Convierte (en. Converts)

/konˈbjeɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something pass from one state to another.
Water converts to steam when heated.
El agua se convierte en vapor al calentarla.
To change the form or use of something.
The engineer converts ideas into projects.
El ingeniero convierte ideas en proyectos.
To transform a person into something else.
Education transforms young people into professionals.
La educación convierte jóvenes en profesionales.

Etymology

From the Latin 'convertere', which means to turn or change place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become
To change and take on the form or characteristics of something.
convertirse en
to convert someone
To make someone adopt a new belief or condition.
convertir a alguien

Related Words

conversion
Action of converting or transforming.
conversion
converter
Person or thing that performs a conversion.
converter

Slang Meanings

To go from something simple to something complicated.
That idea converts into a puzzle.
Esa idea se convierte en un rompecabezas.
To change opinion quickly.
That topic always converts me from laughter to seriousness.
Ese tema siempre me convierte de la risa a la seriedad.