Convertimos (en. We convert)

/kon-beɾ-ti-mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To change from one form, state, or situation to another.
We converted the water into steam by heating it.
Convertimos el agua en vapor al calentarla.
To transform something into another thing.
We converted an empty room into an office.
Convertimos una habitación vacía en una oficina.
To make someone adopt a new doctrine or belief.
We converted our friends into believers of the cause.
Convertimos a nuestros amigos en creyentes de la causa.

Etymology

From Latin 'convertĕre', meaning 'to turn, change'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we convert into
To transform someone or something into another thing.
convertimos en
we become
Indicates that a group of people adopts a new identity or role.
nos convertimos
we convert ideas into actions
To carry out plans based on concepts or thoughts.
convertimos ideas en acciones

Related Words

conversion
The process of changing something into a different form.
conversión
convertible
That can be converted into something else.
convertible
converter
A device that converts one thing into another.
convertidor

Slang Meanings

To make a radical change.
That party converted our boredom into fun.
Esa fiesta convirtió nuestro aburrimiento en diversión.
To get someone to change their mind.
I managed to convert my friend into a lover of classical music.
Logré convertir a mi amigo en un amante de la música clásica.