Transformaba (en. Transformed)

/trɒnsfɔːrˈmɑːbə/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Change the form, appearance, or nature of something.
The industry transformed materials into finished products.
La industria transformaba materiales en productos terminados.
Modify something to take on a new form or function.
The artist transformed trash into works of art.
El artista transformaba la basura en obras de arte.
Alter a state or condition of something.
Therapy transformed the lives of many people.
La terapia transformaba la vida de muchas personas.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'transformare', which means 'to change form'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

transform life
Significantly modify someone's life path.
transformar la vida
turn into
Change something into something else.
transformar en
be in the process of transformation
Be in the midst of a significant change.
estar en proceso de transformación

Related Words

transformation
The process of changing from one form to another.
transformación
transformer
Device that transforms energy from one type to another.
transformador
transformability
Ability to be transformed.
transformabilidad

Slang Meanings

Radically change something in an unexpected context.
That car turned into a cloud of smoke when started.
Ese coche se transformaba en una nube de humo al encenderlo.
Evolve into something surprising.
On stage, her performance transformed the audience's energy.
En el escenario, su actuación transformaba la energía del público.