Intercanviarse

Intercanviarse is a reflexive verb form most commonly found in Catalan as intercanviar-se, meaning to exchange with one another or to swap. It denotes a reciprocal action, where two or more parties exchange items, positions, or information.

Etymology and form: The term is built from inter- (between) and canviar (to change) with the reflexive pronoun -se, signaling reciprocity. In Catalan, intercanviar-se is a standard verb, and its forms follow the regular patterns of reflexive -ar verbs. In Spanish, the corresponding standard form is intercambiarse; intercanviarse is generally considered nonstandard in Spanish and is mainly seen in Catalan-speaking contexts or as a Catalan loanword.

Usage: Intercanviar-se is used for reciprocal exchanges, whether tangible (books, gifts) or abstract (roles, information). It can describe mutual swapping in social or practical situations. The Catalan reflexive forms align with other -ar verbs, and common constructions include phrases such as "Ens intercanviem llibres cada mes" (We exchange books with each other every month) and "Entre nosaltres ens intercanviem idees." In Spanish-language contexts, one would typically use intercambiarse (por ejemplo, "Entre ellos se intercambian regalos").

See also: intercambiar, intercanvi.

Note: While intercanviarse may appear in multilingual texts or Catalan-influenced writing, it is not the standard Spanish form. For Catalan usage, prefer intercanviar-se.