devi cambiare

you have to change

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phrase Common #5,560
you have to change The meaning of “change” depends on what follows; it can refer to changing something or changing yourself.
IT: Devi cambiare strada per arrivare alla stazione.
EN: You have to change roads to get to the station.

Devi cambiare autobus alla prossima fermata.

You have to change buses at the next stop.

Devi cambiare, provare cose nuove.

You need to change and try new things.

— Si alza il vento (2013)

È meglio che ti sbrighi se ti devi cambiare.

You’d better hurry up if you need to get changed.

— Picnic (1955)

Devi cambiare le lenzuola!

You need to change the sheets!

— Audition (2000)

Se non mi vuoi qui senza mascherina, devi cambiare la legge.

If you don't want me here without a mask, you have to change the law.

— Eddington (2025)

Devi cambiare atteggiamento se vuoi fare amicizia.

You have to change your attitude if you want to make friends.

Non devi cambiare.

You must not change.

Devi cambiare quella porta, si cade sempre.

You need to replace that door; people keep falling.

— The Monster (1994)

Devi cambiare la biancheria!

You have to change your underwear!

— Mosca non crede alle lacrime (1980)

Devi cambiare.

You have to change.

— Il labirinto del fauno (2006)

Devi cambiare posizione, Mark.

You need to change your position, Mark.

— The Smashing Machine (2025)