convertible

convertible, transformable

Que puede transformarse para utilizarse de otra manera.

En inglés sencillo: Able to be changed so that it can be used in a different way.

• We bought a convertible sofa for the spare room.
• The desk is convertible into a dining table.
• Convertible furniture saves space in small flats.

Cómo se usa: convertible into something (The sofa is convertible into a double bed.)

Sinónimos: adaptable

Expresiones frecuentes: convertible sofa, convertible furniture

convertible

Dicho de una moneda, que puede cambiarse por la de otro país.

En inglés sencillo: Able to be exchanged for money used in another country.

• The country has a freely convertible currency.
• These funds are convertible into euros.
• Is the local currency convertible abroad?

Cómo se usa: convertible into something (The currency is convertible into dollars.)

Antónimos: nonconvertible

Expresiones frecuentes: convertible currency, freely convertible

convertible, canjeable

Que se puede cambiar por otra cosa.

En inglés sencillo: Able to be exchanged for something else.

• These points are convertible into store credit.
• The certificates are convertible into cash.
• Some assets are more easily convertible than others.

Cómo se usa: convertible into something (The tokens are convertible into prizes.)

Sinónimos: exchangeable

Expresiones frecuentes: convertible into something, convertible assets

convertible

Que puede ser convencido de aceptar otra religión o creencia.

En inglés sencillo: Able to be persuaded to accept a different religion or belief.

• The missionary believed his audience was convertible to Christianity.
• She doubted that committed opponents were convertible to her beliefs.
• He considered himself convertible if someone offered convincing reasons.

Cómo se usa: convertible to something (The preacher saw the villagers as convertible to his faith.)

Expresiones frecuentes: convertible to something, convertible believer

descapotable, convertible

Coche cuyo techo puede plegarse hacia atrás o quitarse.

En inglés sencillo: A car with a roof that can be folded back or removed.

• She drives a red convertible.
• We lowered the roof of the convertible.
• Do convertibles cost more than ordinary cars?

Sinónimos: cabriolet

Expresiones frecuentes: drive a convertible, red convertible

ordenador convertible

Ordenador que puede usarse tanto como portátil como tableta.

En inglés sencillo: A computer that can be used both as a laptop and as a tablet.

• This convertible works as a laptop or a tablet.
• She folded her convertible to read on the train.
• Does this convertible come with a pen?

Sinónimos: two-in-one computer

Expresiones frecuentes: convertible laptop, touchscreen convertible

valor convertible

Inversión, como un bono, que puede cambiarse por acciones de una empresa o por otra inversión.

En inglés sencillo: A financial investment, such as a bond, that can be exchanged for company shares or another investment.

• The investor bought a convertible issued by the company.
• These convertibles can be exchanged for ordinary shares.
• The fund holds several corporate convertibles.

Sinónimos: convertible security

Expresiones frecuentes: buy a convertible, corporate convertible