In this post, we will address grammar related to two verbs that people often use interchangeably. MUDAR & TROCAR
First the similarities. Both are -AR verbs. For the most part, both are regular verbs (few non-regular conjugations for TROCAR). Conjugations here: (MUDAR / TROCAR).
MUDAR is synonymous with: modify, transform, or alter
Examples (from Tatoeba)
- O ônibus mudou seu itinerário por causa da obra na avenida Beira Mar
- The bus change its route because of work on Beira Mar street
- Quando ele viu o professor entrar, mudou rapidamente de assunto
- When he saw the professor enter, he quickly changed the subject
- Mudei os meus planos. Mudar de casa agora ficaria muito caro.
- I changed my plans. Moving right now would be expensive
- Seria divertido ver como as coisas mudam ao passar dos anos.
- Would be fun to see how things change over the years
TROCAR is synonymous with: switch or substitute
Examples (from Tatoeba)
- Vamos trocar de lugar
- Lets me change seats with you
- Você trocou ruim por péssimo
- You've traded bad for worse
- As criaças trocaram presentes na festa natalina
- The children exchanged presents at the Christmas party
Research Links
http://www.italki.com/question/58685
http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=1887300
http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/62602-trocar-e-mudar
