The Present Tense of Convertirse is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, El agua se convierte en hielo a 0 °C. (The water turns into ice at 0 °C.)

Convertirse is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. In the present tense, the e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Convertirse generally means to become or to turn into something else, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To become/turn into: This is the most common meaning, indicating a transformation or change into a different state or form. For example, El agua se convierte en hielo cuando la temperatura baja de 0°C. (The water turns into ice when the temperature drops below 0°C.)

To join/convert: It can also mean to join or convert to a particular group, religion or ideology. For example, Muchas personas se convierten al budismo buscando la paz interior. (Many people convert to Buddhism seeking inner peace.)

To change roles/professions (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can refer to changing one’s role or profession, often humorously. For example, ¿Te conviertes en payaso los fines de semana? (Do you become a clown on weekends?)

To transform (figurative): Figuratively, it can mean to transform or change in a profound way. For example, La maternidad se convierte en una prioridad absoluta para muchas mujeres. (Motherhood becomes an absolute priority for many women.)

Examples

Examples of Convertirse in the Present Tense

Cuando llego a casa después del trabajo, me convierto en un cocinero aficionado. (When I get home from work, I become an amateur chef.)

Mi hermana se convierte en una persona diferente cuando está enojada. (My sister becomes a different person when she’s angry.)

En las fiestas, mi amigo se convierte en el alma de la fiesta. (At parties, my friend becomes the life of the party.)

Cada mañana, nos convertimos en un equipo eficiente en la oficina. (Every morning, we become an efficient team at the office.)

Cuando te conviertes en padre, tu vida cambia por completo. (When you become a parent, your life changes completely.)

En primavera, la naturaleza se convierte en un espectáculo de colores vibrantes. (In spring, nature becomes a display of vibrant colors.)

Cuando se convierten en adolescentes, los niños a menudo se rebelan. (When they become teenagers, children often rebel.)

En la playa, me convierto en un niño otra vez, construyendo castillos de arena. (At the beach, I become a child again, building sandcastles.)

Cada vez que te conviertes en un experto en algo, aprendes algo nuevo. (Every time you become an expert at something, you learn something new.)

Cuando se convierte en una estrella de rock, la fama puede ser abrumadora. (When one becomes a rock star, fame can be overwhelming.)

En las vacaciones, nos convertimos en turistas curiosos, explorando nuevos lugares. (On vacation, we become curious tourists, exploring new places.)

Después de un largo día de trabajo, se convierten en unos zombis frente al televisor. (After a long day at work, they become zombies in front of the TV.)

En la universidad, me convierto en un estudiante dedicado, absorbiendo conocimientos como una esponja. (In college, I become a dedicated student, absorbing knowledge like a sponge.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.