convert

convertir, transformar

Modificar algo para que tenga otra forma, finalidad o uso.

En inglés sencillo: To change something so it has a different form, purpose, or use.

• We converted the garage into a bedroom.
• The panels convert sunlight into electricity.
• Can you convert this document to a different format?

Cómo se usa: convert something into something (They converted the old school into apartments.); convert something from A to B (This tool converts files from one format to another.)

Sinónimos: transform, change, adapt

Expresiones frecuentes: convert a garage, convert a file, convert into something

convertir

Convencer a alguien de que adopte otra religión o unas creencias diferentes.

En inglés sencillo: To persuade someone to accept a different religion or set of beliefs.

• They hoped to convert him.
• Her arguments converted several listeners to her political beliefs.
• The preacher spent years trying to convert people to his faith.

Cómo se usa: convert someone to something (The missionaries tried to convert villagers to Christianity.)

Sinónimos: win over

Expresiones frecuentes: convert someone, convert someone to Christianity

convertir

Expresar una cantidad en una unidad de medida diferente.

En inglés sencillo: To show an amount using a different unit of measurement.

• Convert these distances to miles.
• She converted the weight from pounds to kilograms.
• How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Cómo se usa: convert A to B (Multiply by this number to convert inches to centimetres.); convert something from A to B (We converted the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.)

Expresiones frecuentes: convert miles, convert to kilograms, convert a measurement

adepto, converso

Persona que ahora aprecia o apoya algo que antes rechazaba o no le gustaba.

En inglés sencillo: A person who now likes or supports something they used to dislike or oppose.

• I tried yoga, and now I'm a convert.
• He became an enthusiastic convert to electric cars.
• Their cooking turned several meat lovers into converts to vegetarian food.

Cómo se usa: a convert to something (After borrowing my bike, she became a convert to cycling.)

Sinónimos: supporter, fan, adherent

Expresiones frecuentes: a new convert, enthusiastic convert, convert to something

converso

Persona que ha cambiado de religión o de creencias.

En inglés sencillo: A person who has changed their religion or beliefs.

• The church welcomed new converts.
• She met another convert to Islam.
• As a recent convert, he was still learning about his new faith.

Cómo se usa: a convert to something (He is a recent convert to Buddhism.)

Expresiones frecuentes: recent convert, religious convert, convert to Islam