Meaning
exchange, swap
- exchange, swap, trade
- mix-up, mistake
- railroad switch, points
In a sentence
Facciamo uno scambio: io cucino, tu lavi.
Let's make a swap: I cook, you wash.
Scusa, c'è stato uno scambio di nomi?
Sorry, was there a mix-up of names?
C'è stato uno scambio di opinioni molto utile durante la riunione.
There was a very useful exchange of opinions during the meeting.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scambio | masculine · singular |
| scambi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use scambio for a swap or exchange; use errore or equivoco, not scambio, for most everyday “mistake” contexts.
- For commercial contexts, scambio often appears in plural: scambi commerciali = trade relations/exchanges.
- In rail contexts, uno scambio means a railway switch; this technical sense is common in transport news, not daily conversation.