The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Convertirse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to become or transform into something else, for example: ¡Conviértete en un gran líder! (Become a great leader!)

This verb follows the e to ie stem-changing pattern in its conjugation, where the e in the stem changes to ie in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Convertirse generally means to become or to turn into something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To become or transform into something: For example, ¡Conviértete en un profesional! (Become a professional!)

To change one’s beliefs or way of thinking: For example, ¡Conviértete a la nueva filosofía! (Convert to the new philosophy!)

To join or adopt a new religion or belief system (colloquial): For example, ¡Conviértete, hermano! (Convert, brother!)

To change allegiance or support (often used in sports): For example, ¡Conviértete al otro equipo si quieres perder! (Convert to the other team if you want to lose!)

To undergo a physical transformation (colloquial, sometimes rude): For example, ¡Conviértete en una mujer de verdad! (Become a real woman!)

Examples

Examples of Convertirse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Conviértete en un líder! (Become a leader!)

Para mejorar tu vida, conviértete en la mejor versión de ti mismo. (To improve your life, become the best version of yourself.)

Señor, por favor conviértase en miembro de nuestro club. (Sir, please become a member of our club.)

Amigos, convirtámonos en voluntarios para ayudar a los necesitados. (Friends, let’s become volunteers to help those in need.)

Jóvenes, conviértanse en agentes de cambio positivo en su comunidad. (Young people, become agents of positive change in your community.)

Si quieres tener éxito, conviértete en un aprendiz permanente. (If you want to be successful, become a lifelong learner.)

Para ser un buen líder, conviértase en un buen oyente primero. (To be a good leader, become a good listener first.)

¡Convirtámonos en exploradores y descubramos nuevos horizontes! (Let’s become explorers and discover new horizons!)

Empresarios, conviértanse en innovadores y creen productos revolucionarios. (Entrepreneurs, become innovators and create revolutionary products.)

Si quieres cambiar tu vida, conviértete en una persona disciplinada. (If you want to change your life, become a disciplined person.)

Para tener una vida saludable, conviértase en un atleta y haga ejercicio regularmente. (To have a healthy life, become an athlete and exercise regularly.)

Chicos, convirtámonos en protectores del medio ambiente. (Guys, let’s become protectors of the environment.)

Artistas, conviértanse en narradores de historias inspiradoras. (Artists, become storytellers of inspiring stories.)

Si quieres ser feliz, conviértete en una persona agradecida. (If you want to be happy, become a grateful person.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, conviértase en un experto en su campo. (To be successful in business, become an expert in your field.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.