convirtieron
kon-beer-TYEH-ron
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ellos convirtieron el garaje en una oficina.
A2They turned the garage into an office.
Mis amigos se convirtieron en grandes músicos.
B1My friends became (turned into) great musicians.
Los científicos convirtieron el agua en vapor.
B2The scientists converted the water into steam.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E to I' Change
Even though the main word is 'convertir', when we talk about what 'they' did in the past, the middle 'e' changes to an 'i'. This only happens in the 'he/she' and 'they' forms of the finished-past tense.
Using 'Se' to Mean 'Become'
When you see 'se convirtieron,' it means 'they became.' Without the 'se,' it usually means they changed something else.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'E' instead of 'I'
Mistake: "ellos convertieron"
Correction: ellos convirtieron (Remember the 'e' jumps to an 'i' for this specific past form!)
⭐ Usage Tips
Turning things into other things
Always use the word 'en' after 'convirtieron' when you want to say 'into'. For example: 'Lo convirtieron EN oro' (They turned it into gold).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: convirtieron
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'They turned the car into a bed'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'convirtieron' mean 'you all' too?
Yes! In Spain, it's just for 'them', but in Latin America, 'convirtieron' is used for both 'they' and 'you all' (ustedes).
Is 'convirtieron' past or present?
It is definitely past tense. It refers to an action that is finished and over with.