convierte
/kon-VYEHR-teh/
converts
The word "convierte" means 'converts' or 'changes one thing into another'. Here, a rock converts into a gold coin.
convierte(Verb (conjugated))
converts
?changes one thing into another
,turns
?as in 'turns wood into furniture'
transforms
?in a dramatic or significant way
📝 In Action
Esta máquina convierte la luz solar en electricidad.
A2This machine converts solar light into electricity.
El chef convierte ingredientes simples en platos deliciosos.
B1The chef turns simple ingredients into delicious dishes.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'e to ie' Boot
In the present tense, the 'e' in the verb stem changes to 'ie' for most people (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, ellos/ellas/ustedes). The 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms are the exceptions and stay regular.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Stem Change
Mistake: "Él converte la moneda."
Correction: Él convierte la moneda. (Remember that 'e' changes to 'ie'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'en'
When saying what something is converted 'into,' always use the preposition 'en' (e.g., convierte X en Y).
When used reflexively (se convierte), "convierte" means 'becomes' or 'turns into', like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
convierte(Verb (conjugated, reflexive))
becomes
?turns into (used with 'se')
,converts (to a religion/belief)
?changes one's own beliefs
is transformed
?when describing a passive change
📝 In Action
Con el tiempo, la casa se convierte en un hogar.
A2Over time, the house becomes a home.
Ella se convierte en la líder del equipo.
B1She turns into/becomes the leader of the team.
Mi amigo se convierte al budismo.
B2My friend converts to Buddhism.
💡 Grammar Points
Reflexive Action ('Se')
When the person or thing doing the action is also the one being changed, you must use the pronoun 'se' before the verb (or 'me,' 'te,' 'nos,' etc.). This means the subject is changing itself.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'Se' for Self-Change
Mistake: "El niño convierte en adulto."
Correction: El niño se convierte en adulto. (The boy changes himself into an adult, so 'se' is required.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Active vs. Reflexive
Use 'convierte' (without 'se') when X changes Y. Use 'se convierte' when X changes X (or X becomes Y).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: convierte
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'convierte' in the reflexive sense (meaning 'to become')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'convierte' and 'cambia'?
'Cambia' is a general word for 'changes' (e.g., changing clothes or changing the channel). 'Convierte' implies a transformation of substance or form, often turning one thing *into* something completely different (e.g., turning water into steam or changing beliefs).
Why is 'convierte' used for the 3rd person singular, but 'convertimos' for the first person plural?
'Convertir' is an irregular verb that undergoes a 'boot' change (e > ie) in the present tense. This change affects the singular forms and the 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' form, but not the 'nosotros' or 'vosotros' forms, which stay regular.