Transformarse (en. Transform)

/tɾansfoɾˈmaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To modify the shape or nature of something.
The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
La oruga se transforma en mariposa.
To evolve into a different state.
The software transforms with each update.
El software se transforma con cada actualización.
To become something distinct.
The rain transformed the landscape.
La lluvia transformó el paisaje.

Etymology

From Latin 'transformare', which means 'to change shape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to transform into
To become something different.
transformarse en
transform for the better
To change positively.
transformarse para mejor
not transform
Not to change at all.
no transformarse

Related Words

transformation
The process of transforming something.
transformación
transformer
Device that transforms energy or aspects.
transformador
transformative
Leading to a significant change.
transformativo

Slang Meanings

To change radically
That project transformed from an idea to a reality.
Ese proyecto se transformó de una idea a una realidad.
To adapt to new circumstances
You have to transform to modern times.
Tienes que transformarte a los tiempos modernos.