Convertir (en. Convert)

/kon-ver-tir/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To alter the form or appearance of something so that it is different.

The engineer can convert the plans into a real building.

El ingeniero puede convertir los planos en un edificio real.

To change from one form to another.

I converted the Word document to PDF.

Convertí el archivo de Word a PDF.

To make someone adopt a new belief or religion.

He decided to convert his friend to Christianity.

Decidió convertir a su amigo al cristianismo.

To change from one unit of measurement to another.

I need to convert kilometers to miles.

Necesito convertir kilómetros a millas.

From Latin 'convertĕre', which means 'to turn back'.

to convert into

To make something transform into another thing.

convertir en

to become

To become something different, especially in a new state or condition.

convertirse en

to convert someone

To induce someone to believe in something different, particularly in a religious context.

convertir a alguien

convention

Meeting or agreement between people with a common purpose.

convención

conversion

The act of changing from one form or state to another.

conversión

to converse

To talk with someone about a topic.

conversar

To achieve something that seemed impossible.

He managed to turn his crazy idea into a successful business.

Logró convertir su idea loca en un negocio exitoso.

To make something look better.

A good design can turn an ordinary product into an attractive one.

Un buen diseño puede convertir un producto ordinario en uno atractivo.