Inklingo

conversión

kohn-behr-syohnkombeɾˈsjon

conversión means conversion in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

conversion

Also: transformation, exchange
NounfB1
A colorful storybook illustration showing a pile of ice cubes melting into a puddle of clear blue water.

📝 In Action

La conversión de dólares a euros es muy sencilla hoy.

A2

The conversion from dollars to euros is very simple today.

Necesito un programa para la conversión de archivos de audio.

B1

I need a program for the conversion of audio files.

La conversión de este antiguo edificio en hotel fue un éxito.

B2

The conversion of this old building into a hotel was a success.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • transformación (transformation)
  • cambio (change)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • tasa de conversiónconversion rate
  • conversión de monedacurrency conversion
  • unidad de conversiónconversion unit

conversion

Also: turning
NounfB2
A colorful storybook illustration of a person walking away from a dark, stormy path onto a bright, sunny path lined with flowers.

📝 In Action

Su conversión al budismo cambió su forma de ver la vida.

B2

His conversion to Buddhism changed his way of seeing life.

La historia narra la conversión del protagonista tras el accidente.

C1

The story tells of the protagonist's conversion after the accident.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • proselitismo (proselytism (the act of converting others))

Antonyms

  • apostasía (apostasy (leaving a faith))

Common Collocations

  • conversión religiosareligious conversion
  • experiencia de conversiónconversion experience

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "conversión" in Spanish:

conversion

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: conversión

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the file conversion'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
convertir(to convert)Verb
conversor(converter)Noun
convertido(converted)Adjective
convertible(convertible)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
canciónatencióndecisión
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'conversio', which means 'a turning around' or 'a change'. It combines 'con-' (together/completely) and 'vertere' (to turn).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: conversionItalian: conversioneEnglish: conversion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'conversión' ever mean 'conversation'?

No! This is a common mistake. 'Conversación' is a talk or chat. 'Conversión' is a change or transformation. They look similar but are very different.

Can I use 'conversión' for changing a car's tires?

Not really. For simple physical replacements, we use 'cambio'. 'Conversión' is used for a more significant change in state or format (like water to ice, or PDF to Word).

How do I say 'conversion rate' in a marketing context?

In digital marketing, you use the exact same term: 'tasa de conversión'.