convertí
“convertí” means “I converted” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I converted, I changed
Also: I transformed, I turned
📝 In Action
Convertí mi vieja bicicleta en una eléctrica.
A2I converted my old bicycle into an electric one.
Convertí todas mis notas a formato digital.
B1I converted all my notes to digital format.
Para el viaje, convertí los dólares a euros.
A2For the trip, I changed the dollars to euros.
I became, I turned into
📝 In Action
Me convertí en un gran fanático de la música clásica.
B1I became a great fan of classical music.
A los 30 años, me convertí en madre.
B2At 30 years old, I became a mother.
Después de ese viaje, me convertí en una persona diferente.
B1After that trip, I turned into a different person.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: convertí
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'convertí' to mean 'I became'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *convertere*, which is formed by combining *con-* (meaning 'together' or 'completely') and *vertere* (meaning 'to turn'). So, the original idea was 'to turn completely' or 'to turn around'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'convertí' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'í' is required in the simple past tense (preterite) for the 'yo' form of all -IR verbs. It tells you that the stress falls on the last syllable, differentiating it from other forms or tenses.
What is the difference between 'convertí' and 'convirtió'?
'Convertí' means 'I converted' (first person). 'Convirtió' means 'He/She/It/You (formal) converted' (third person). Note the vowel change from 'e' to 'i' in the third-person past tense.