devi cambiare

you have to change

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you have to change Used to tell someone that they need to change something or alter their behavior. With non before it, non devi cambiare means “you mustn't change” or “you don't have to change,” depending on context.

IT: Devi cambiare il modo in cui studi.

EN: You have to change the way you study.

Devi cambiare la biancheria!

You have to change your underwear!

— Mosca non crede alle lacrime (1980)

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 posizione, Mark.

You need to change your position, Mark.

— The Smashing Machine (2025)

Non devi cambiare.

You must not change.

Devi cambiare autobus alla prossima fermata.

You have to change buses at the next stop.

Devi cambiare.

You have to change.

— Il labirinto del fauno (2006)

Devi cambiare le lenzuola!

You need to change the sheets!

— Audition (2000)

Devi cambiare atteggiamento se vuoi fare amicizia.

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

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)