The Present Subjunctive 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 is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘e’ changes to ‘ie’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | me |
Tú | convierta |
Él / Ella / Usted | te |
Nosotros / Nosotras | conviertas |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | convierta |
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Usage of Convertirse in the Subjunctive Mood
The present subjunctive of convertirse is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an event or situation in the present tense.
To become/transform into something: For example, Espero que mi hijo se convierta en un médico exitoso. (I hope my son becomes a successful doctor.)
To change one’s beliefs or way of thinking: For example, No creo que se convierta al budismo. (I don’t think he will convert to Buddhism.)
To turn into (figuratively): For example, Temo que esta discusión se convierta en una pelea. (I’m afraid this discussion will turn into a fight.)
To adapt or adjust to something (colloquial): For example, Aunque viva en otro país, dudo que se convierta al cien por ciento. (Even if he lives in another country, I doubt he’ll fully adapt.)
Examples
Examples of Convertirse in the Subjunctive Mood
Espero que mi hijo se convierta en un médico exitoso. (I hope my son becomes a successful doctor.)
Es importante que te conviertas en una persona independiente y autosuficiente. (It’s important that you become an independent and self-sufficient person.)
Aunque no lo creas, el deseo de que me convierta en millonario me motiva a trabajar duro. (Believe it or not, the desire to become a millionaire motivates me to work hard.)
El instructor insistió en que todos los estudiantes se conviertan en expertos en el tema. (The instructor insisted that all students become experts on the topic.)
Ojalá que tu nuevo negocio se convierta en un éxito rotundo. (I hope your new business becomes a huge success.)
Es fundamental que te conviertas en un ciudadano responsable y cívico. (It’s essential that you become a responsible and civic-minded citizen.)
Aunque cueste trabajo, es mi mayor anhelo que me convierta en un gran escritor. (Although it’s hard work, it’s my greatest desire to become a great writer.)
Para aprobar el curso, el profesor exige que cada alumno se convierta en un experto en la materia. (To pass the course, the professor requires that each student becomes an expert in the subject.)
Mis padres siempre soñaron con que me convierta en un profesional exitoso. (My parents always dreamed that I would become a successful professional.)
Es imprescindible que te conviertas en un líder confiable y respetado en tu comunidad. (It’s essential that you become a reliable and respected leader in your community.)
Ojalá que tu nueva empresa se convierta en un referente en el mercado. (I hope your new company becomes a benchmark in the market.)
Para triunfar en la vida, es crucial que te conviertas en una persona disciplinada y perseverante. (To succeed in life, it’s crucial that you become a disciplined and persevering person.)
Aunque parezca difícil, mi mayor sueño es que me convierta en un gran chef reconocido internacionalmente. (Although it seems difficult, my greatest dream is to become an internationally renowned great chef.)
Es fundamental que cada estudiante se convierta en un experto en su área de estudio para destacar profesionalmente. (It’s essential that each student becomes an expert in their area of study to excel professionally.)
Mis amigos esperan que me convierta en un empresario de éxito algún día. (My friends hope that I become a successful entrepreneur one day.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Convertirse (to become) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo me | I become |
Tú convierta | You become |
Él / Ella / Usted te | He / She / You becomes |
Nosotros / Nosotras conviertas | We become |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes convierta | They / You all become |
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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.