Learn how to use “en cambio” in opposite sentences.
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«En cambio» is an expression widely used in Spanish
Spanish for foreigners – How to use “en cambio” (instead)
If you want to speak fluently in Spanish, it is important to learn phrases and expressions that allow you to hold a dialogue or join sentences together. In today’s video I’ve explained how to use the expression “en cambio” (instead) in Spanish. It is a very useful expression that is often used when we want to express an idea that is contrary to the person we are talking to.
It is very easy to use and gives you the possibility to speak more naturally and fluently with a Spanish speaker when expressing opposing ideas.
These are the examples from the video (transcript)
- Estoy contenta
- En cambio, yo estoy aburrida.
- Yo siempre voy a dormir pronto
- En cambio, yo siempre voy a dormir tarde.
- Yo siempre como frutas.
- En cambio, yo nunca como frutas.
- Estoy muy nerviosa.
- En cambio, yo estoy tranquila
The main element in order to be able to use this phrase correctly is the presence of two opposite expressions. In this case: contenta/ aburrida, pronto/ tarde, siempre/ nunca, nerviosa/ tranquila.
Translation of the dialogues:
- I am happy
- Instead, I am bored.
- I always go to bed early
- Instead, I always go to bed late.
- I always go to bed late.
- Instead, I never eat fruit.
- I am very nervous.
- Instead, I am calm
Practice opposites with this Spanish exercise.
You can’t use the expression “en cambio” if you don’t know the opposites in Spanish, because you can’t make sentences with opposite meanings. That’s why I have prepared for you a very useful exercise to practise opposites. Click on the link below 👇
✏️ Click on the link to practice the opposites
Exercise: Practice opposite adjectives in Spanish – Part 1
