Conversión (en. Conversion)

/kon-behr-'sjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process of changing something to another state or form.
The conversion of data from one format to another is essential in programming.
La conversión de datos de un formato a otro es fundamental en la programación.
Change in a person's religion or beliefs.
His conversion to Christianity was a very personal process.
Su conversión al cristianismo fue un proceso muy personal.
Transformation of one unit of measurement to another.
We need to convert kilometers to miles for the trip.
Debemos hacer la conversión de kilómetros a millas para el viaje.

Etymology

From the Latin 'conversio', which means 'change or transformation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

currency conversion
Change from one currency to another.
conversión de divisas
unit conversion
Transformation of one unit of measurement to another.
conversión de unidades
religious conversion
Change of beliefs or faith.
conversión religiosa

Related Words

convert
Making something move from one state or form to another.
convertir
transition
Movement from one state to another.
transición
adaptation
Process of adjusting to new conditions.
adaptación

Slang Meanings

Sudden change of opinion or attitude.
He had a sudden conversion on the topic after listening to his friend.
Tuvo una conversión repentina sobre el tema después de escuchar a su amigo.
Conversion from one lifestyle to a healthier one.
Her conversion to vegan life surprised everyone.
Su conversión a la vida vegana sorprendió a todos.