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alterar

to alter

verb ahl-teh-RAHR Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to disturb

Usage Note

Alterar means to change or modify something, often with a negative connotation of disruption (alterar el orden público — to disturb public order). The reflexive alterarse means to become agitated or upset. Distinguish it from cambiar, which is neutral, and modificar, which is more technical.

Examples

"No quiero alterar tus planes."

Natural Translation

I don't want to alter your plans.

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