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    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.