The Present Tense of Convertir is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Ella convierte su oficina en un estudio de arte. (She converts her office into an art studio.)
Convertir is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. The e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Convertir (to convert) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | convierto |
Tú | conviertes |
Él / Ella / Usted | convierte |
Nosotros / Nosotras | convertimos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | convierten |
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Usage of Convertir in the Present Tense
Convertir generally means to convert, transform or change something into something else, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To convert or transform: for example, Yo convierto el agua en vino. (I convert water into wine.)
To change beliefs or religion: for example, Ella se convierte al budismo. (She converts to Buddhism.)
To adapt or modify: for example, Convertimos la oficina en un estudio. (We convert the office into a studio.)
To digitize or make electronic: for example, Convertiré estos documentos a formato PDF. (I will convert these documents to PDF format.)
To persuade or convince (colloquial): for example, Lo convierto con mis argumentos. (I convince him with my arguments.)
To become or turn into (colloquial): for example, Me convierto en un monstruo cuando me enojo. (I turn into a monster when I get angry.)
Examples
Examples of Convertir in the Present Tense
Cada mañana convierto mi café en un delicioso capuchino. (Every morning I turn my coffee into a delicious cappuccino.)
Mi hermana convierte sus ideas en arte hermoso. (My sister turns her ideas into beautiful art.)
Los ingenieros convierten los diseños en realidad. (The engineers turn the designs into reality.)
¿Cómo conviertes tus sueños en metas alcanzables? (How do you turn your dreams into achievable goals?)
El equipo convierte los desafíos en oportunidades. (The team turns challenges into opportunities.)
Nosotros convertimos las frutas en deliciosas mermeladas. (We turn fruits into delicious jams.)
Los chefs convierten los ingredientes simples en platillos exquisitos. (The chefs turn simple ingredients into exquisite dishes.)
¿Cómo se convierte una idea en un negocio exitoso? (How does an idea turn into a successful business?)
Los escritores convierten sus experiencias en historias cautivadoras. (Writers turn their experiences into captivating stories.)
Ellos convierten las casas viejas en hogares modernos y acogedores. (They turn old houses into modern and cozy homes.)
¿Cómo conviertes tus fracasos en lecciones valiosas? (How do you turn your failures into valuable lessons?)
Los artesanos convierten materiales simples en obras de arte únicas. (Artisans turn simple materials into unique works of art.)
Nosotros convertimos los espacios vacíos en jardines llenos de vida. (We turn empty spaces into gardens full of life.)
¿Cómo se convierte un hobby en una carrera exitosa? (How does a hobby turn into a successful career?)
Los científicos convierten sus teorías en descubrimientos revolucionarios. (Scientists turn their theories into revolutionary discoveries.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Convertir (to convert) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo convierto | I convert |
Tú conviertes | You convert |
Él / Ella / Usted convierte | He / She / You converts |
Nosotros / Nosotras convertimos | We convert |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes convierten | They / You all convert |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.