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convierte

kon-VYEHR-tehkonˈbjeɾte

“convierte” means “converts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

convertsA2

changes one thing into another

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becomesB1

turns into (used with 'se')

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converts, turnsAlso: transforms

A2irregular (stem-changing e > ie) ir
A colorful storybook illustration showing a gray rock transforming into a sparkling gold coin in mid-air.
infinitiveconvertir
gerundconvirtiendo
past Participleconvertido

📝 In Action

Esta máquina convierte la luz solar en electricidad.

A2

This machine converts solar light into electricity.

El chef convierte ingredientes simples en platos deliciosos.

B1

The chef turns simple ingredients into delicious dishes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • transforma (transforms)
  • cambia (changes)

Common Collocations

  • convierte datos en información – converts data into information

becomes, converts (to a religion/belief)Also: is transformed

B1irregular (stem-changing e > ie) ir
A colorful storybook illustration showing a green caterpillar midway through transforming into a colorful monarch butterfly.
infinitiveconvertirse
gerundconvirtiéndose
past Participleconvertido

📝 In Action

Con el tiempo, la casa se convierte en un hogar.

A2

Over time, the house becomes a home.

Ella se convierte en la líder del equipo.

B1

She turns into/becomes the leader of the team.

Mi amigo se convierte al budismo.

B2

My friend converts to Buddhism.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • llega a ser (becomes (gradually))
  • se hace (becomes (voluntarily))

Common Collocations

  • se convierte en un problema – it turns into a problem

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Preterite

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoconvirtiera
túconvirtieras
él/ella/ustedconvirtiera
nosotrosconvirtiéramos
vosotrosconvirtierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesconvirtieran
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Words that translate to "convierte" in Spanish:

becomesconvertsis transformedtransformsturns

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: convierte

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'convierte' in the reflexive sense (meaning 'to become')?

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👥 Word Family
convertir(to convert/change) — Verb
conversión(conversion/change (noun)) — Noun
convertible(convertible) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
adviertedivierte
📚 Etymology

From the Latin verb *convertere*, meaning 'to turn around' or 'to turn back.' Its core meaning has always been about directional or substantial change.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

English: convertFrench: convertir

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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.