Convertidos (en. Converted)
/kon/ber/'ti/ðos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
People who have changed their religion or ideology.
The converts to the new faith participated in the ceremony.
Los convertidos a la nueva fe participaron en la ceremonia.
Individuals who have significantly transformed their way of life.
The group of converts to veganism organized an educational talk.
El grupo de convertidos al veganismo organizó una charla educativa.
verb
To transform or change from one state to another.
The climber became an expert after years of practice.
El alpinista se convirtió en un experto tras años de práctica.
To change someone's religion or beliefs.
The preacher converted many during the spiritual retreat.
El predicador convirtió a muchos durante el retiro espiritual.
Etymology
From Latin 'convertitus', meaning 'converted' or 'transformed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
converted to Christianity
Person who has adopted the Christian faith.
convertido al cristianismo
converted into
To change to a different state or condition.
convertido en
to be converted
To be in a state of conversion or transformation.
estar convertido
Related Words
conversion
The act of changing belief or state.
conversión
missionary
A person dedicated to converting others to a religious faith.
misionero
adherent
A person who has converted to a new doctrine or cause.
adepto
Slang Meanings
Gentle change of beliefs.
He is a convert to rock music after hearing it at a festival.
Él es un convertido a la música rock después de escucharla en un festival.
Someone who radically changes their lifestyle.
After his vacation, he became a convert to yoga and meditation.
Después de sus vacaciones, se volvió un convertido en yoga y meditación.