mudança

[mu-ˈdɑ̃-sə]

nounfemininepl: mudanças

change

1. The act or process of becoming different; alteration or transformation

The change in weather was sudden.

A mudança no tempo foi repentina.

2. The act of moving from one place to another; relocation

We are planning a move to a new house next month.

Estamos planejando uma mudança para uma casa nova no próximo mês.

3. A replacement or substitution of one thing for another

I need a change of clothes.

Preciso de uma mudança de roupa.

4. Coins or bills given back after a purchase; remainder

Keep the change.

Fique com a mudança.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mudança

Standard usage for both relocation and change/alteration

São Paulo

mudança

Common for moving houses; very frequent in urban context

Rio de Janeiro

mudança

Standard usage; may colloquially say 'troco' for change/coins

Portugal

mudança

Standard; 'troco' more common for coins; 'mudar' for relocation verb

dar uma mudança - to make a change

mudança de vida - life change

mudança de ar - change of scenery

fazer mudança - to move/relocate

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