The subjuntivo presente of Convertirse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about becoming something, for example: Espero que te conviertas en un gran profesional. (I hope you become a great professional.)

This verb undergoes a stem change from e to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros. This is a common pattern for many Spanish verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Convertirse generally means “to become” or “to turn into”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To become/turn into: For example, Espero que te conviertas en un gran profesional (I hope you become a great professional).

To change: For example, Aunque me convenga en una persona diferente, nunca te olvidaré (Even if I change into a different person, I will never forget you).

To transform: For example, Si me convierta en un animal, sería un lobo (If I were to transform into an animal, I would be a wolf).

To adapt: For example, Para que te conviertas a las nuevas normas, tendrás que esforzarte (For you to adapt to the new rules, you will have to make an effort).

To convert (figuratively): For example, Ojalá que se convierta al veganismo (I hope he/she converts to veganism).

To turn into (negatively): For example, No dejes que se convierta en un vago (Don’t let him/her turn into a lazy person).

Examples

Examples of Convertirse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo se convierta en un gran profesional. (I hope my son becomes a great professional.)

Es importante que todos nos convirtamos en ciudadanos responsables. (It’s important that we all become responsible citizens.)

Aunque no lo creas, el entrenador quiere que te conviertas en el capitán del equipo. (Believe it or not, the coach wants you to become the team captain.)

Para aprobar el examen, es necesario que te conviertas en un estudiante dedicado. (To pass the exam, you need to become a dedicated student.)

Mis padres desean que me convierta en un ejemplo para mis hermanos. (My parents want me to become a role model for my siblings.)

Ojalá que la empresa se convierta en líder de su sector. (Hopefully the company becomes a leader in its industry.)

Es fundamental que os convirtáis en defensores del medio ambiente. (It’s essential that you become environmental advocates.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que se conviertan en personas independientes. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that they become independent people.)

Para triunfar en la vida, el coach recomienda que te conviertas en tu mejor versión. (To succeed in life, the coach recommends that you become your best self.)

Mis amigos esperan que me convierta en un influencer exitoso. (My friends hope I become a successful influencer.)

El instructor insiste en que todos nos convirtamos en expertos en la materia. (The instructor insists that we all become experts in the subject.)

Aunque parezca difícil, es posible que se conviertan en líderes comunitarios. (Although it seems difficult, it’s possible for them to become community leaders.)

Para viajar más, mi consejo es que te conviertas en una persona más aventurera. (To travel more, my advice is for you to become a more adventurous person.)

Mis compañeros de trabajo esperan que me convierta en el nuevo gerente de la empresa. (My coworkers hope I become the new manager of the company.)

Es crucial que todos se conviertan en agentes de cambio positivo. (It’s crucial that everyone becomes an agent of positive change.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.