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    Convirtió (en. Became)

    /kon-viɾ-ˈtjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To modify the nature or characteristics of something.
    The rain converted the dry soil into a fertile field.
    La lluvia convirtió el suelo seco en un campo fértil.
    To change state or form.
    The artist converted the wood into a beautiful sculpture.
    El artista convirtió la madera en una hermosa escultura.
    To make someone adopt a new belief or ideology.
    The missionary converted several inhabitants to Christianity.
    El misionero convirtió a varios habitantes al cristianismo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around' or 'to transform'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become
    To transform into something different.
    convertirse en
    to turn water into wine
    To perform a miracle or extraordinary transformation.
    convertir el agua en vino
    to turn ideas into action
    To move from theory to practice.
    convertir ideas en acción

    Related Words

    conversion
    The act of converting or transforming.
    conversión
    transformation
    The process of changing shape or nature.
    transformación
    modification
    The act of making a change or alteration.
    modificación

    Slang Meanings

    To change radically
    That project converted the city's landscape.
    Ese proyecto convirtió el panorama de la ciudad.
    To become very different from what it was.
    After the trip, Luis became another person.
    Después del viaje, Luis se convirtió en otra persona.