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convertirme

kohn-behr-TEER-meh/kõm.beɾˈtiɾ.me/

“convertirme” means “to become (myself)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to become (myself)

Also: to turn into (myself), to change (myself)
VerbA2irregular (e > ie stem change in present tenses), reflexive ir
A colorful storybook illustration of a young person emerging from a cracked, grey eggshell, now standing tall and confident and brightly colored in a field of green grass, symbolizing personal transformation.
infinitiveconvertir
gerundconvirtiéndome
past Participleconvertido

📝 In Action

Quiero convertirme en un experto en programación.

A2

I want to become an expert in programming.

Decidí convertirme en vegetariano después de ese viaje.

B1

I decided to become a vegetarian after that trip.

Ella me preguntó cómo puedo convertirme en una persona más paciente.

B2

She asked me how I can become a more patient person.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • transformarme (to transform myself)
  • hacerme (to make myself/become (often with professions))

Common Collocations

  • convertirme en profesional – to become a professional
  • convertirme en realidad – to become reality

to convert (myself)

Also: to be initiated
VerbB1irregular (e > ie stem change), reflexive irneutral/formal
A storybook illustration showing a lone person walking away from a shadowed foreground and moving toward a single, brilliant, stylized golden light source on the distant horizon, representing adopting a new ideology.
infinitiveconvertir
gerundconvirtiéndome
past Participleconvertido

📝 In Action

Fue un proceso largo, pero logré convertirme al budismo.

B1

It was a long process, but I managed to convert to Buddhism.

Antes de convertirme a esa filosofía, era muy escéptico.

B2

Before converting to that philosophy, I was very skeptical.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • adherirme (to adhere/join)
  • afiliarme (to affiliate/join)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • convertirme al islam – to convert to Islam
  • convertirme a una causa – to convert to a cause

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedconvierte
yoconvierto
túconviertes
ellos/ellas/ustedesconvierten
nosotrosconvertimos
vosotrosconvertís

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconvertía
yoconvertía
túconvertías
ellos/ellas/ustedesconvertían
nosotrosconvertíamos
vosotrosconvertíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedconvirtió
yoconvertí
túconvertiste
ellos/ellas/ustedesconvirtieron
nosotrosconvertimos
vosotrosconvertisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedconvierta
yoconvierta
túconviertas
ellos/ellas/ustedesconviertan
nosotrosconvirtamos
vosotrosconvirtáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedconvirtiera
yoconvirtiera
túconvirtieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesconvirtieran
nosotrosconvirtiéramos
vosotrosconvirtierais
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: convertirme

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'convertirme' to express the idea of becoming a better person?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *convertere*, meaning 'to turn around' or 'to change completely.' The Spanish word kept the idea of changing direction or state, often applied to oneself.

First recorded: Around the 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: convertPortuguese: converter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'convertirme' have 'me' attached to the end?

The 'me' is a personal pronoun meaning 'myself.' When you use an infinitive (the base verb form) like 'convertir,' you attach the pronoun to the end to show that you are performing the action on yourself, meaning 'to convert myself' or 'to become'.

Can I separate the 'me' from 'convertirme'?

Yes, absolutely! If you use another verb before 'convertirme' (like 'Quiero'), you can either attach the 'me' (Quiero convertirme) or place the 'me' before the first verb (Me quiero convertir). Both ways are correct and very common.