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Conjugation Chart of “Convertirse” (to become) in the Imperfect Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | me convertía |
| Tú | te convertías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | se convertía |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | nos convertíamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | se convertían |
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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Convertirse”
The Imperfect Tense of Convertirse is used to describe actions or states that were ongoing or repeated in the past, for example, Me convertía en un superhéroe cuando jugaba con mis amigos. (I used to become a superhero when I played with my friends.)
Convertirse is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the standard pattern for that verb type.
How to Use Convertirse in the Imperfect Tense
The imperfect tense of convertirse is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, or to set the scene for another action.
To become/turn into: For example, Cuando era niño, me convertía en un superhéroe en mis sueños. (When I was a child, I would become a superhero in my dreams.)
To change/transform: For example, El clima se convertía en más cálido durante el verano. (The weather would become warmer during the summer.)
To convert/switch (figuratively): For example, La discusión se convertía en una pelea cada vez que salía el tema del dinero. (The discussion would turn into a fight every time the topic of money came up.)
To turn into (slang, rude): For example, Cuando tomaba mucho, se convertía en un verdadero idiota. (When he drank too much, he would turn into a real idiot.)
Real Life Examples of Convertirse in the Imperfect Tense
Yo me convertía en un mejor cocinero cada vez que practicaba nuevas recetas. (I was becoming a better cook every time I practiced new recipes.)
La ciudad se convertía en un caos durante las horas pico. (The city was becoming chaotic during rush hour.)
Mis amigos se convertían en personas diferentes cuando bebían demasiado. (My friends were becoming different people when they drank too much.)
El equipo se convertía en una máquina imparable cuando jugaba en casa. (The team was becoming an unstoppable machine when they played at home.)
La situación se convertía en un verdadero lío con tantas personas involucradas. (The situation was becoming a real mess with so many people involved.)
Ella se convertía en una persona más segura de sí misma a medida que ganaba experiencia. (She was becoming a more self-confident person as she gained experience.)
El proyecto se convertía en una pesadilla interminable debido a los constantes retrasos. (The project was becoming an endless nightmare due to constant delays.)
La discusión se convertía en una pelea acalorada entre los dos amigos. (The discussion was becoming a heated argument between the two friends.)
El barrio se convertía en un lugar más animado durante los festivales locales. (The neighborhood was becoming a livelier place during local festivals.)
La empresa se convertía en un gigante en su industria gracias a su innovación constante. (The company was becoming a giant in its industry thanks to its constant innovation.)
El clima se convertía en un factor importante a medida que se acercaba la temporada de huracanes. (The weather was becoming an important factor as hurricane season approached.)
La relación se convertía en algo más profundo a medida que pasaba el tiempo. (The relationship was becoming something deeper as time went by.)
El evento se convertía en un éxito rotundo gracias al arduo trabajo del equipo organizador. (The event was becoming a resounding success thanks to the hard work of the organizing team.)
La situación política se convertía en un tema candente en las conversaciones diarias. (The political situation was becoming a hot topic in daily conversations.)
El movimiento se convertía en una fuerza imparable a medida que más personas se unían a la causa. (The movement was becoming an unstoppable force as more people joined the cause.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo me convertía | I was becoming |
| Tú te convertías | You were becoming |
| Él / Ella / Usted se convertía | He / She / You was becoming |
| Nosotros / Nosotras nos convertíamos | We were becoming |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes se convertían | They / You all were becoming |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.