mudar

Senses

1. 1.

   to change

   to make different or become different in some way

2. 2.

   to move

   to change residence or relocate to another place

3. 3.

   to change (clothes/gear)

   to put on different clothes or replace an item

4. 4.

   to shift / switch

   to change from one state, position, or option to another

Examples

• "Meu amigo mudou de emprego no mês passado."

  My friend changed jobs last month.

• "Vamos mudar para um apartamento maior em breve."

  We're going to move to a bigger apartment soon.

• "Preciso mudar minha senha porque esqueci a anterior."

  I need to change my password because I forgot the previous one.

Usage

One of the most common verbs in Portuguese. Can be transitive (mudar algo/alguém) or intransitive (mudar de algo). When meaning "to move residence," it's often paired with prepositions: mudar-se para + place, or simply mudar de casa. Also commonly used in the reflexive form (mudar-se) for relocation.