Transformación (en. Transformation)

/trans-for-ma-θjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Radical change or modification in an object, situation, or concept.
The transformation of the city has been surprising in recent years.
La transformación de la ciudad ha sido sorprendente en los últimos años.
Conversion from one form to another through adaptations.
The transformation of the original text to a digital format was arduous.
La transformación del texto original a un formato digital fue ardua.
Process by which transformation occurs in the organism.
Cellular transformation is key in biology.
La transformación celular es clave en la biología.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'transformatio', which means change of form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

radical transformation
Significant and deep change in a situation or person.
transformación radical
to be in transformation
To be undergoing a process of change or development.
estar en transformación
to aim at transformation
To have the aim of changing a situation or aspect.
apuntar a la transformación

Related Words

transformer
Element or person that causes change.
transformador
transformable
That can be changed or modified.
transformable
revolution
Deep and sudden change in a situation.
revolución

Slang Meanings

Unexpected or surprising change in a person.
His transformation in the career was impressive, going from a novice to an expert.
Su transformación en la carrera fue impresionante, pasó de ser un novato a un experto.
Alteration of a situation that was not expected.
The transformation of the group after the arrival of the new leader was drastic.
La transformación del grupo tras la llegada del nuevo líder fue drástica.