intercambian

Intercambian is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb intercambiar, meaning to exchange or swap. The verb denotes a mutual action in which two or more parties transfer items, information, or other assets between each other. While commonly used to describe physical exchanges, it also covers exchanging ideas, experiences, or data.

In usage, intercambiar is a transitive verb and typically requires a direct object: los estudiantes intercambian apuntes, meaning they swap notes. It can also express reciprocal exchange with a reflexive form: se intercambian ideas, indicating that each party gives and receives in the interaction. Common constructions include intercambiar con, intercambiar información entre/entre sí, and intercambiar regalos or experiencias in various contexts, such as education, business, or social exchanges.

Conjugation notes: intercambiar is a regular -ar verb. Present tense forms include yo intercambio, tú intercambias, él intercambia, nosotros intercambiamos, vosotros intercambiais, ellos intercambian. Other tenses follow standard -ar verb patterns, with variations in preterite, imperfect, subjunctive, and conditional forms. The noun intercambio is related and denotes an act of exchanging or an instance of an exchange.

Regional and stylistic considerations: intercambiar is widely used across Spanish-speaking regions. It is suitable for formal and informal contexts, though more technical or formal language might favor terms like negociar or intercambiamiento in specific domains. The reciprocal form se intercambian is common when emphasizing mutual participation.