How to Say ‘Change’ in Mexican Spanish
El cambio
el KAHM-byoh
[el KAHM-byoh]
💬 Usage Tip: cambio means both "change" as in coins and "change" as in something different. Small coins and bills also get called feria "small change" in Mexico: ¿Tiene feria?
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
the (masculine singular)
Definite article used for masculine singular nouns; “demo” is treated as masculine in common Mexican Spanish.
El demo empieza con una pantalla de bienvenida.
The demo starts with a welcome screen.
cambio
[KAHM-byoh]
change
Money returned after you pay, especially if you gave a larger bill.
Cambio no tiene, entonces le pagaré con una cantidad exacta.
If you do not have change, then I will pay you with the exact amount.
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