Convertían (en. Converted)

/koɾβeɾˈtjan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something pass from one state to another or transform it.
Alchemists believed they could convert lead into gold.
Los alquimistas creían que podían convertir plomo en oro.
To change religion or ideology.
He converted to Christianity after his travels.
Él se convirtió al cristianismo después de sus viajes.
To change the shape or presentation of an object.
The chef turned simple ingredients into sophisticated dishes.
El cocinero convertía ingredientes simples en platos sofisticados.

Etymology

From Latin 'convertĕre', which means 'to turn towards' or 'to transform.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become
to take the form or role of something.
convertirse en
to convert someone
to make someone adopt another belief or ideology.
convertir a alguien
to turn into a habit
to make something part of the regular routine.
convertir en un hábito

Related Words

conversion
The act of changing state or condition.
conversión
converter
Device that transforms one form of energy into another.
convertidor
convert
Person who has changed religion or beliefs.
converso

Slang Meanings

To transform in a radical or unexpected way.
That movie converts everything you believed about love.
Esa película convierte todo lo que creías sobre el amor.
To change the approach or attitude towards something.
The critique really changed her perspective on the work.
La crítica realmente convirtió su visión sobre la obra.