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1.[kən'vɜːt] transitive verb1) (transform, change in function) umwandeln ( into in + Akk.)2) (adapt)convert something [into something] — etwas [zu etwas] umbauen
3) (bring over)convert somebody [to something] — (lit. or fig.) jemanden [zu etwas] bekehren
6) (Computing) konvertieren [Daten]7) (Rugby, Amer. Footb.) erhöhen2.[kən'vɜːt] intransitive verb1)convert into something — sich in etwas (Akk.) umwandeln lassen
2) (be adaptable) sich umbauen lassen3) (to new method etc.) umstellen (to auf + Akk.)3.['kɒnvɜːt] noun (Relig.) Konvertit, der/Konvertitin, die* * *1. [kən'və:t] verb1) (to change from one thing into another: He has converted his house into four separate flats; This sofa converts into a bed.) umwandeln2) (to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) bekehren2. ['konvə:t] noun(a person who has been converted to a particular religion etc: a convert to Buddhism.) der/die Bekehrte- academic.ru/15866/convertible">convertible3. noun(a car with a folding or detachable top.) das Kabrio* * *con·vertI. n[ˈkɒnvɜ:t, AM ˈkɑ:nvɜ:rt]to be a \convert to Buddhism [or a Buddhist \convert] zum Buddhismus übergetreten seina \convert to Catholicism ein/eine zum Katholizismus Übergetretener/Übergetreteneto become a \convert to Islam zum Islam übertreten2. POLto become a \convert to socialism ein überzeugter Sozialist/eine überzeugte Sozialistin werden3. (to a way of living)to be a \convert to healthy living zu einem gesunden Lebensstil stehento be a \convert to vegeterianism Vegetarier(in) m(f) seinII. vi[kənˈvɜ:t, AM -ˈvɜ:rt]1. REL übertretenhe \converted to his wife's religion er nahm die Religion seiner Frau anIII. vt[kənˈvɜ:t, AM -ˈvɜ:rt]1. RELto \convert sb to Christianity jdn zum Christentum bekehren3. (change in form or function)▪ to \convert sth [into sth] etw [in etw akk] umwandeln [o verwandeln]; ARCHIT etw [zu etw dat] umbauen; TECH etw [zu etw dat] umrüstencouldn't we \convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? könnten wir aus dem kleinen Schlafzimmer nicht ein zweites Badezimmer machen?to \convert the attic into an office das Dachgeschoss zu einem Büro ausbauento \convert energy into electricity Energie in Elektrizität umwandeln4. (calculate)5. SPORT▪ to \convert sth etw verwandeln6. (to a different fuel)to \convert a machine/street to natural gas eine Maschine/Straße auf Erdgas umstellen* * *['kɒnvɜːt] Bekehrte(r) mf; (to another denomination) Konvertit m2. vt[kən'vɜːt]1) (= transform) konvertieren (into in +acc); (FIN, SCI ALSO) umwandeln (into in +acc); (RUGBY) verwandeln; measures umrechnen (into in +acc); van, caravan etc umrüsten, umbauen (into zu); attic ausbauen (into zu); building umbauen (into zu); appliance umstellen (to auf +acc)a sofa that can be converted into a bed —
most of the town has now been converted to natural gas — der größte Teil der Stadt ist jetzt auf Erdgas umgestellt
2) (REL fig) bekehren (to zu); (to another denomination) konvertieren3. vi[kən'vɜːt] sich verwandeln lassen (into in +acc)* * *A v/t [kənˈvɜːt; US -ˈvɜrt]convert into power PHYS in Energie umsetzen;convert into cash flüssig oder zu Geld machen3. WIRTSCH, TECH einen Betrieb, eine Maschine, die Produktion umstellen (to auf akk)4. TECHconvert into coal verkohlen;convert into steel stählen, in Stahl verwandelnb) METALL frischen, bessemernc) Tiegelgussstahl zementieren5. WIRTSCHa) Anleihen, Schulden etc konvertieren, umwandelnc) Aktien zusammenlegen6. MATHa) umrechnen (into, to in akk)b) Gleichungen auflösen, reduzierenc) die Proportionen umkehrena) unterschlagen, veruntreuen,b) sich etwas widerrechtlich aneignen, unrechtmäßig für sich verwenden9. REL bekehren (to zu)11. SPORT einen Elfmeter etc verwandelnB v/i1. umgewandelt (etc; → A) werden3. sich verwandeln (etc) lassen (into, to in akk):the sofa converts into a bed das Sofa lässt sich zu einem Bett umbauento zu)6. SPORT verwandeln, einschießenbecome a convert (to) → B 4* * *1.[kən'vɜːt] transitive verb1) (transform, change in function) umwandeln ( into in + Akk.)2) (adapt)convert something [into something] — etwas [zu etwas] umbauen
3) (bring over)convert somebody [to something] — (lit. or fig.) jemanden [zu etwas] bekehren
4) (to different units or expressions) übertragen ( into in + Akk.)5) (calculate) umrechnen ( into in + Akk.)6) (Computing) konvertieren [Daten]7) (Rugby, Amer. Footb.) erhöhen2.[kən'vɜːt] intransitive verb1)convert into something — sich in etwas (Akk.) umwandeln lassen
2) (be adaptable) sich umbauen lassen3) (to new method etc.) umstellen (to auf + Akk.)3.['kɒnvɜːt] noun (Relig.) Konvertit, der/Konvertitin, die* * *v.konvertieren v.umformen v.umrüsten v.umwandeln v. -
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con·vert n [ʼkɒnvɜ:t, Am ʼkɑ:nvɜ:rt]to be a \convert to Buddhism [or a Buddhist \convert] zum Buddhismus übergetreten sein;a \convert to Catholicism ein/eine zum Katholizismus Übergetretener/Übergetretene;to become a \convert to Islam zum Islam übertreten2) pola \convert to sth ein/eine zu etw dat Bekehrter/Bekehrte;to become a \convert to socialism ein überzeugter Sozialist/eine überzeugte Sozialistin werden3) ( to a way of living)a \convert to sth ein Anhänger/eine Anhängerin einer S. gen;to be a \convert to healthy living zu einem gesunden Lebensstil stehen;1) rel übertreten;he \converted to his wife's religion er nahm die Religion seiner Frau an2) ( change in function)to \convert [in]to sth sich akk in etw akk [o zu etw dat] verwandeln lassen vt [kənʼvɜ:t, Am -ʼvɜ:rt]1) relto \convert sb [to sth] jdn [zu etw dat] bekehren;to \convert sb to Christianity jdn zum Christentum bekehren2) ( change beliefs)to \convert sb [to sth] jdn [zu etw dat] bekehren;to \convert sth [to sth] etw [in etw [o verwandeln] ] umwandeln akk archit etw [zu etw dat] umbauen tech etw [zu etw dat] umrüsten;couldn't we \convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? könnten wir aus dem kleinen Schlafzimmer nicht ein zweites Badezimmer machen?;to \convert the attic into an office das Dachgeschoss zu einem Büro ausbauen;to \convert energy into electricity Energie in Elektrizität umwandeln4) ( calculate)to \convert sth into sth etw in etw akk umrechnen;5) sportsto \convert sth etw verwandeln6) ( to a different fuel)to \convert a machine/ street to natural gas eine Maschine/Straße auf Erdgas umstellen -
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1. kən'və:t verb1) (to change from one thing into another: He has converted his house into four separate flats; This sofa converts into a bed.) convertir, transformar2) (to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) convertir(se) a
2. 'konvə:t noun(a person who has been converted to a particular religion etc: a convert to Buddhism.) converso
3. noun(a car with a folding or detachable top.) descapotableconvert vb convertir■ can you convert dollars into euros? ¿sabes convertir dólares en euros?2 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (in rugby) transformar, convertir1 convertirse (into/to, en)1 SMALLRELIGION/SMALL converso,-aconvert [kən'vərt] vt1) : convertir (a una religión o un partido)2) change: convertir, cambiarconvert vi: convertirseconvert ['kɑn.vərt] n: converso m, -sa fn.• converso s.m.• convertido s.m.v.• convertir v.
I 'kɑːnvɜːrt, 'kɒnvɜːtnoun converso, -sa m,f
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1. kən'vɜːrt, kən'vɜːt1) \<\<building\>\> remodelar, reformar; \<\<vehicle\>\> transformarto convert something INTO something — convertir* or transformar algo en algo
to convert pounds into o to kilos — convertir* libras a or en kilos
2) ( cause to change view) convertir*to convert somebody TO something — convertir* a alguien a algo
3) ( Sport) transformar, convertir*
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vi1) ( change into)to convert INTO o TO something — convertirse* or transformarse en algo
2) (Pol, Relig)to convert TO something — convertirse* a algo
1.N ['kɒnvɜːt]converso(-a) m / fto become a convert — convertirse, hacerse converso
2. VT[kǝn'vɜːt]1) [+ appliance] adaptar; [+ house] reformar, convertir ( into en); (Econ) [+ currency] convertir (to, into en); (Rel) convertir (to a); (fig) convencer (to a)to convert sth into — convertir algo en, transformar algo en
2) (Rugby, US Football) transformar3) (Jur) apropiarse ilícitamente ( to one's own use para uso propio)3.VI [kǝn'vɜːt]convertirse (to a)* * *
I ['kɑːnvɜːrt, 'kɒnvɜːt]noun converso, -sa m,f
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1. [kən'vɜːrt, kən'vɜːt]1) \<\<building\>\> remodelar, reformar; \<\<vehicle\>\> transformarto convert something INTO something — convertir* or transformar algo en algo
to convert pounds into o to kilos — convertir* libras a or en kilos
2) ( cause to change view) convertir*to convert somebody TO something — convertir* a alguien a algo
3) ( Sport) transformar, convertir*
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vi1) ( change into)to convert INTO o TO something — convertirse* or transformarse en algo
2) (Pol, Relig)to convert TO something — convertirse* a algo
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1. [kən'vəːt] vt( change)2. ['kɔnvəːt] nto convert sth into/to — zamieniać (zamienić perf) or przekształcać (przekształcić perf) coś w +acc; ( REL, POL) nawracać (nawrócić perf); building, vehicle przebudowywać (przebudować perf), adaptować (zaadaptować perf); quantity zamieniać (zamienić perf), przeliczać (przeliczyć perf); (RUGBY) podwyższać (podwyższyć perf)
nawrócony(-na) m(f)* * *1. [kən'və:t] verb1) (to change from one thing into another: He has converted his house into four separate flats; This sofa converts into a bed.) przemieniać (się), zamieniać (się)2) (to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) nawracać2. ['konvə:t] noun(a person who has been converted to a particular religion etc: a convert to Buddhism.) neofita, nawrócony3. noun(a car with a folding or detachable top.) kabriolet -
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∎ to convert sth to or into sth transformer ou convertir qch en qch;∎ the school was converted to house several workshops l'école a été aménagée de façon à avoir plusieurs ateliers∎ how do you convert pints into litres? comment convertir des pintes en litres?;∎ to convert pesetas into pounds (as calculation) convertir des pesetas en livres; (by exchanging money) changer des pesetas en livres∎ to convert sb to sth convertir qn à qch;∎ to be converted to Christianity se convertir au christianisme;∎ figurative she converted them to her way of thinking elle les a amenés à voir les choses à sa manière∎ to convert a try (in rugby) transformer un essai∎ to convert funds to another purpose affecter des fonds à un autre usage(a) (vehicle, machine) se convertir;∎ the settee converts into a bed le canapé se transforme en lit∎ figurative she converted to a belief in capitalism elle s'est mise à croire au capitalisme∎ to become a convert to sth se convertir à qch;∎ to make a convert of sb convertir qn;∎ she's made another convert elle a encore converti quelqu'un;∎ Religion she's a convert to Catholicism c'est une catholique convertie -
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A n converti/-e m/f (to à) ; to become a convert se convertir ; to win/make converts faire des adeptes.B vtr1 gen ( change into sth else) transformer ;2 ( modify) adapter [car, cooker, product] ;4 Archit aménager, reconvertir [building, loft] (to, into en) ;C vi1 gen ( change) to convert to sth passer à qch ; I've converted to unleaded (petrol) je suis passé au sans plomb ;2 ( be convertible) [sofa, object] être convertible (into en) ;to preach to the convert prêcher un converti ou des convertis. -
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1. noun━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━✦ Lorsque convert est un nom, l'accent tombe sur la première syllabe: ˈkɒnvɜ:t, lorsque c'est un verbe, sur la seconde: kənˈvɜ:t.* * *1. ['kɒnvɜːt]noun converti/-e m/f (to à)2. [kən'vɜːt]to win ou make converts — faire des adeptes
transitive verb1) ( change into something else) transformer2) ( modify) adapter4) Architecture aménager [building, loft] (to, into en)6) ( in rugby) transformer [try]3. [kən'vɜːt]1) ( change)2) ( be convertible) être convertible ( into en)4) ( in rugby) transformer -
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I ['kɒnvɜːt]nome convertito m. (-a) (to a)II 1. [kən'vɜːt]1) (change) convertire, trasformare2) (modify) trasformare, adattare3) convertire [currency, measurement] ( from da; to, into in)4) arch. riconvertire [building, loft] (to, into in)6) (in rugby) trasformare [ try]2.1) (change)to convert to sth. — passare a qcs
2) (be convertible) [ sofa] essere trasformabile ( into in)3) relig. pol. convertirsi (to a; from da)4) (in rugby) trasformare (una meta)* * *1. [kən'və:t] verb1) (to change from one thing into another: He has converted his house into four separate flats; This sofa converts into a bed.) trasformare2) (to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) convertirsi2. ['konvə:t] noun(a person who has been converted to a particular religion etc: a convert to Buddhism.) convertito3. noun(a car with a folding or detachable top.) decappottabile* * *convert /ˈkɒnvɜ:t/n.2 (relig.) convertito.♦ (to) convert /kənˈvɜ:t/A v. t.1 convertire ( in ogni senso); trasformare: to convert foreign raw materials into finished products for export, trasformare materie prime dall'estero in prodotti finiti per l'esportazione; to convert paper money into gold, convertire moneta cartacea in oroB v. i.convertirsi; trasformarsi: This armchair converts into a bed, questa poltrona si trasforma in un letto● (fin.) to convert into cash, realizzare.* * *I ['kɒnvɜːt]nome convertito m. (-a) (to a)II 1. [kən'vɜːt]1) (change) convertire, trasformare2) (modify) trasformare, adattare3) convertire [currency, measurement] ( from da; to, into in)4) arch. riconvertire [building, loft] (to, into in)6) (in rugby) trasformare [ try]2.1) (change)to convert to sth. — passare a qcs
2) (be convertible) [ sofa] essere trasformabile ( into in)3) relig. pol. convertirsi (to a; from da)4) (in rugby) trasformare (una meta) -
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حَوَّلَ \ convert: to change sth. from one state to another: The hotel was converted into a school. divert: to turn (sth., such as a vehicle, a stream or sb.’s attention, etc.) off its usual course. switch: to make sth. start or stop, by moving a switch: Please switch the electric fire on. transfer: to move from one place to another: We transferred our account to a different bank. transform: to change in shape, appearance, character, etc.: The desert had been transformed into fields of corn. turn: (with into or to) to change: He is turning his sitting room into an office. -
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بَدَّلَ \ alter: to change; make or become different: People’s appearances alter as they grow older. She has altered her skirt because it was too short. change: to take or put one thing in place of another: I must change my clothes. Will you change places with me?. convert: to change sth. from one state to another: The hotel was converted into a school. renew: to provide again (in place of what has been used or worn out): We renewed our supplies. Those floor boards need renewing. replace: to put (sth.) in the place of: If you break my glasses, you must replace them (You must provide new ones). switch: to change: We switched places with each other. The light switched from green to red. -
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قَلَبَ \ convert: to change sth. from one state to another: The hotel was converted into a school. overturn: to turn over (by mistake): She went too fast round the corner and overturned (her car). reverse: to change to an opposite condition: The order was reversed, so that the first singer became the last. turn: (with into or to) to change: He is turning his sitting room into an office. -
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v.1 to convert (religion).El calor convierte los elementos Heat converts the elements.La magia lo convierte en sapo Magic converts him into a toad.2 to win over, to gain as a follower, to convert, to persuade.María convierte a Ricardo fácilmente Mary wins Richard over easily.* * *1 (transformar) to change, turn, transform, convert2 (valores, monedas) to change, exchange3 RELIGIÓN to convert1 (transformarse) to turn (en, into), change (en, into)2 (volverse) to become (en, -), turn (en, into)3 RELIGIÓN to be converted (a, to)* * *verb* * *1. VT1)la victoria le convirtió en un héroe — the victory turned him into a hero, the victory made him a hero
2) [a una religión, ideología] to convert3) (Dep) [+ penalti] to convert, score; [+ gol, tanto] to score2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( transformar)convertir algo/a alguien en algo — to turn something/somebody into something
b) ( a una religión) to convertc) <medida/peso>convertir algo A algo or (Esp) EN algo — to convert something into something
2) (period) (Dep) to score2.convertir vi (AmL period) (Dep) to score3.convertirse v prona) ( transformarse)b) ( a una religión) to convert, be converted* * *= convert, render, remake, transform.Ex. All listings for the final thesaurus must be converted to the format appropriate for typing, printing or input to a computer data base.Ex. So strongly was it felt by proponents of change that just such unconscious biases rendered libraries 'part of the problem, instead of the solution'.Ex. The article 'The remaking of librarians in the knowledge era' details some of the efforts made to ' remake' the collection, advertise library services and rebuild membership.Ex. We can permit ourselves to be hypnotized by the gadgetry for access and by illusory cost reductions, or we can use the computer effectively to transform the catalog into a truly responsive instrument.----* convertir a Algo en presa fácil para = render + Nombre + easy prey to.* convertir al cristianismo = evangelise [evangelize, -USA].* convertir Algo en un artículo de consumo = commodify.* convertir al sistema decimal = decimalise [decimalize, -USA].* convertir en = make into.* convertir en dinero = monetise [monetize, -USA].* convertir en pasta = pulp.* convertir en pulpa = pulp.* convertir en valor monetario = monetise [monetize, -USA].* convertirse = become, grow up to be, metamorphose.* convertirse en = grow into, blossom into, spiral into, grow up into, develop into.* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.* convertirse en importante = become + central.* convertirse en la ciudad de (uno) = become + the home-from-home of.* convertirse en la norma = become + the norm.* convertirse en muy importante = achieve + a high profile.* convertirse en + Nombre + normal = become + standard + Nombre.* convertirse en polvo = turn to + dust.* convertirse en realidad = become + a reality.* convertirse en una crisis = grow to + a crisis.* convertirse en una leyenda = become + a proverb.* convertirse en un círculo vicioso = become + circular.* convertirse en un gran problema = grow to + a crisis.* convertir totalmente = desuperimpose.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* todo lo que toca se convierte en oro = Midas touch, the.* volver a convertir = reconvert.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( transformar)convertir algo/a alguien en algo — to turn something/somebody into something
b) ( a una religión) to convertc) <medida/peso>convertir algo A algo or (Esp) EN algo — to convert something into something
2) (period) (Dep) to score2.convertir vi (AmL period) (Dep) to score3.convertirse v prona) ( transformarse)b) ( a una religión) to convert, be converted* * *= convert, render, remake, transform.Ex: All listings for the final thesaurus must be converted to the format appropriate for typing, printing or input to a computer data base.
Ex: So strongly was it felt by proponents of change that just such unconscious biases rendered libraries 'part of the problem, instead of the solution'.Ex: The article 'The remaking of librarians in the knowledge era' details some of the efforts made to ' remake' the collection, advertise library services and rebuild membership.Ex: We can permit ourselves to be hypnotized by the gadgetry for access and by illusory cost reductions, or we can use the computer effectively to transform the catalog into a truly responsive instrument.* convertir a Algo en presa fácil para = render + Nombre + easy prey to.* convertir al cristianismo = evangelise [evangelize, -USA].* convertir Algo en un artículo de consumo = commodify.* convertir al sistema decimal = decimalise [decimalize, -USA].* convertir en = make into.* convertir en dinero = monetise [monetize, -USA].* convertir en pasta = pulp.* convertir en pulpa = pulp.* convertir en valor monetario = monetise [monetize, -USA].* convertirse = become, grow up to be, metamorphose.* convertirse en = grow into, blossom into, spiral into, grow up into, develop into.* convertirse en algo normal = become + standard practice, settle into + the norm.* convertirse en importante = become + central.* convertirse en la ciudad de (uno) = become + the home-from-home of.* convertirse en la norma = become + the norm.* convertirse en muy importante = achieve + a high profile.* convertirse en + Nombre + normal = become + standard + Nombre.* convertirse en polvo = turn to + dust.* convertirse en realidad = become + a reality.* convertirse en una crisis = grow to + a crisis.* convertirse en una leyenda = become + a proverb.* convertirse en un círculo vicioso = become + circular.* convertirse en un gran problema = grow to + a crisis.* convertir totalmente = desuperimpose.* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.* todo lo que toca se convierte en oro = Midas touch, the.* volver a convertir = reconvert.* * *vtA1 (transformar) convertir algo/a algn EN algo to turn sth/sb INTO sthla soledad lo convirtió en un hombre amargado loneliness turned o made o changed him into a bitter manla iglesia ha sido convertida en museo the church has been turned o converted into a museum2 (a una religión) to convert convertir a algn A algo to convert sb TO sth3 ‹temperatura/distancia/peso› convertir algo A algo or ( Esp) EN algo to convert sth INTO sthpara convertir millas a kilómetros/libras a kilos to convert miles into kilometers/pounds into kilos■ convertirvi1 (transformarse) convertirse EN algo to turn INTO sthel príncipe se convirtió en rana the prince turned into a frogsu sueño se convirtió en realidad her dream came true o became a reality2 (a una religión) to convert, be converted convertirse A algo to convert TO sth* * *
convertir ( conjugate convertir) verbo transitivo
1a) ( transformar) convertir algo/a algn en algo to turn sth/sb into sth
convertir a algn a algo to convert sb to sthc) ‹medida/peso› convertir algo A algo or (Esp) EN algo to convert sth into sth
2 (period) (Dep) to score
convertirse verbo pronominala) ( transformarse) convertirse en algo to turn into sth
convertirse a algo to convert to sth
convertir verbo transitivo
1 to turn, change
2 Rel to convert
' convertir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hacer
- reducir
- santificar
- transformar
- erigir
- volver
English:
change
- convert
- pedestrianize
- turn
* * *♦ vt2. [transformar]convertir algo/a alguien en to convert sth/sb into, to turn sth/sb into;convirtió la tienda en bar she converted the shop into a bar;convirtió al príncipe en rana she turned the prince into a frogconvertir dólares en pesos to convert dollars into pesos* * *v/t convert* * *convertir {76} vt1) : to convert2) : to transform, to change3) : to exchange (money)* * *convertir vb to turn / to convert -
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I v/t1. change; (umwandeln) auch convert; (umformen) transform; (Strafe) commute ( alle: in + Akk into); verwandeln in (+ Akk) auch turn into2. Fußball: convert; den Strafstoß etc. verwandeln score the penalty etc.; einen Eckball direkt verwandeln score directly from a corner kickII v/refl change (in + Akk into); ZOOL. metamorphose (into) (auch fig.); sich verwandeln in (+ Akk) auch turn into* * *to transmute; to change; to metamorphose; to turn; to transform; to convert* * *ver|wạn|deln ptp verwa\#ndelt1. vt(= umformen) to change, to transform; Bett, Zimmer to convert; (MATH, ECON, CHEM) to convert; (THEAT ) Szene to change; (JUR ) Strafe to commuteverwandeln — to turn sb/sth into sth
Müller verwandelte den Pass zum 2:0 — Müller put the pass away to make it 2-0
2. vi (Sport sl)zum 1:0 verwandeln — to make it 1-0
3. vrto change; (ZOOL) to metamorphose* * *1) ((with into) to make into or become (something different): The prince was changed into a frog.) change2) (to drive, or put, into a particular (bad) state: The bombs reduced the city to ruins; She was so angry, she was almost reduced to tears; During the famine, many people were reduced to eating grass and leaves.) reduce3) (to change the appearance or nature of completely: He transformed the old kitchen into a beautiful sitting-room; His marriage has transformed him.) transform* * *ver·wan·deln *I. vt1. (umwandeln)▪ jd ist wie verwandelt sb is a changed [or different] person [or is transformed2. TECH▪ etw \verwandeln to transform sth4. FBALLeinen Strafstoß/Eckball \verwandeln to convert a penalty/score from a cornerII. vr* * *1.transitives Verb1) convert (in + Akk., zu into); (völlig verändern) transform (in + Akk., zu into)2.ich fühlte mich wie verwandelt — I felt a different person or transformed
reflexives Verb3.sich in etwas (Akk.) od. zu etwas verwandeln — turn or change into something; (bei chemischen Vorgängen usw.) be converted into something
intransitives Verb (Ballspiele)er verwandelte [zum 2:0] — he scored [to make it 2-0]
* * *A. v/tin +akk into);verwandeln in (+akk) auch turn into2. Fußball: convert;den Strafstoß etcverwandeln score the penalty etc;einen Eckball direkt verwandeln score directly from a corner kickB. v/r change (in +akk into); ZOOL metamorphose (into) (auch fig);sich verwandeln in (+akk) auch turn intoC. v/i Fußball: score;er hätte verwandeln müssen he should have scored* * *1.transitives Verb1) convert (in + Akk., zu into); (völlig verändern) transform (in + Akk., zu into)2.ich fühlte mich wie verwandelt — I felt a different person or transformed
reflexives Verb3.sich in etwas (Akk.) od. zu etwas verwandeln — turn or change into something; (bei chemischen Vorgängen usw.) be converted into something
intransitives Verb (Ballspiele)er verwandelte [zum 2:0] — he scored [to make it 2-0]
* * *v.to transmute v. -
14 transformar
v.to transform, to alter the essence of, to morph, to mutate.El dolor cambió a Pedro Grief changed Peter.* * *1 to transform, change1 to change, be transformed\* * *verb1) to convert2) transform, change* * *1. VT1) (=convertir)han transformado el palacio en museo — they have turned o converted the palace into a museum
2) (=cambiar) to transformlas nuevas tecnologías han transformado el mundo de la comunicación — new technology has transformed the world of communications
3) (Rugby) to convert2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( convertir) to convertb) ( cambiar radicalmente) <persona/situación/país> to transform, change o alter... radically2.transformarse v prona) ( convertirse)transformarse EN algo: los carbohidratos se transforman en azúcar the carbohydrates are converted into sugar; la calabaza se transformó en un carruaje — the pumpkin turned into o was transformed into a carriage
b) ( cambiar radicalmente) persona/país to change completely, be transformed* * *= bring into, convert, reform, transform, remake, transfigure, reengineer [re-engineer].Ex. Whether or not these specific proposals will be brought into some kind of overall approach and ideology remains to me a very questionable point.Ex. All listings for the final thesaurus must be converted to the format appropriate for typing, printing or input to a computer data base.Ex. The advent of IT into the working lives of librarians and information workers has brought with it a realization that the nature of their activities is being reformed.Ex. We can permit ourselves to be hypnotized by the gadgetry for access and by illusory cost reductions, or we can use the computer effectively to transform the catalog into a truly responsive instrument.Ex. The article 'The remaking of librarians in the knowledge era' details some of the efforts made to ' remake' the collection, advertise library services and rebuild membership.Ex. The identification of resources, the referral of colleagues and studnets, the reliance on the content have been so transfigured in the electronic world that it should leave the researchers breathless.Ex. Libraries in general, and the corporate library in particular, must reengineer to take their rightful place in the new age.----* transformarse = metamorphose.* transformarse en = blossom into.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( convertir) to convertb) ( cambiar radicalmente) <persona/situación/país> to transform, change o alter... radically2.transformarse v prona) ( convertirse)transformarse EN algo: los carbohidratos se transforman en azúcar the carbohydrates are converted into sugar; la calabaza se transformó en un carruaje — the pumpkin turned into o was transformed into a carriage
b) ( cambiar radicalmente) persona/país to change completely, be transformed* * *= bring into, convert, reform, transform, remake, transfigure, reengineer [re-engineer].Ex: Whether or not these specific proposals will be brought into some kind of overall approach and ideology remains to me a very questionable point.
Ex: All listings for the final thesaurus must be converted to the format appropriate for typing, printing or input to a computer data base.Ex: The advent of IT into the working lives of librarians and information workers has brought with it a realization that the nature of their activities is being reformed.Ex: We can permit ourselves to be hypnotized by the gadgetry for access and by illusory cost reductions, or we can use the computer effectively to transform the catalog into a truly responsive instrument.Ex: The article 'The remaking of librarians in the knowledge era' details some of the efforts made to ' remake' the collection, advertise library services and rebuild membership.Ex: The identification of resources, the referral of colleagues and studnets, the reliance on the content have been so transfigured in the electronic world that it should leave the researchers breathless.Ex: Libraries in general, and the corporate library in particular, must reengineer to take their rightful place in the new age.* transformarse = metamorphose.* transformarse en = blossom into.* * *transformar [A1 ]vt1 (convertir) to convert transformar algo EN algo to convert sth INTO sthpara transformar la luz solar en energía to convert sunlight into energy2 (cambiar radicalmente) ‹persona/situación/país› to transform, change o alter … radicallylas computadoras están transformando los métodos de trabajo computers are bringing about radical changes in working practices3 (en rugby) to convert4(en fútbol): transformó el penalty he scored from the penalty1 (convertirse) transformarse EN algo:los hidratos de carbono se transforman en azúcar the carbohydrates are converted into sugarla calabaza se transformó en una hermosa carroza the pumpkin turned into o was transformed into a beautiful carriage2 (cambiar radicalmente) «persona/carácter/país» to change completely, undergo a radical change, be transformeddesde que empezó a trabajar se ha transformado she's changed completely o she's a different person o she's been transformed since she started working* * *
transformar ( conjugate transformar) verbo transitivo
transformar algo EN algo to convert sth into sth
transformarse verbo pronominala) ( convertirse) transformarse EN algo to turn into sth
transformar verbo transitivo
1 to transform, change
2 (convertir, mudar) to change
' transformar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reducir
- trasformar
- convertir
- hacer
English:
transform
- turn
- conversion
- convert
* * *transformar, trasformar♦ vtun convento transformado en hotel a convent converted into a hotel;transformar la ansiedad en energía positiva to transform one's anxiety into constructive energy;las penas lo han transformado en un alcohólico his troubles have turned him into an alcoholic2. [cambiar radicalmente] to transform;el turismo ha transformado a nuestro país tourism has transformed our country3. [en rugby] to convert♦ See also the pronominal verb transformarse, trasformarse* * *v/t1 transform* * *transformar vt1) convertir: to convert2) : to transform, to change, to alter* * *transformar vb to transform / to change -
15 reducir
v.1 to reduce.nos han reducido el sueldo our salary has been cutreducir algo a algo to reduce something to somethingreducir algo al absurdo to make a nonsense of somethingElla redujo la velocidad She reduced the speed.2 to suppress, to subdue (someter) (país, ciudad).3 to convert (Mat) (convertir).4 to set (medicine).5 to shorten, to shrink.Ellos redujeron las tablas They shortened the boards.6 to cut down, to depress, to de-escalate, to deescalate.Ellos redujeron los gastos They cut down expenses.7 to conquer, to subdue, to subjugate.Ellos redujeron a los nativos They conquered the natives.8 to hydrogenate.* * *1 (gen) to reduce2 (disminuir) to reduce, cut, cut down on3 (vencer) to subdue4 MEDICINA to set5 (una salsa, etc) to reduce, boil down1 AUTOMÓVIL to change down, change to a lower gear1 (gen) to be reduced; (decrecer) to decrease2 (resultar) to come down (a, to)* * *verb1) to reduce, cut2) decrease3) subdue* * *1. VT1) (=disminuir)a) [en cantidad] [+ gastos, inflación, precio] to reduce, bring down, cut; [+ tensión, ansiedad] to reduce; [+ riesgo] to reduce, lessenmedidas encaminadas a reducir el número de parados — measures designed to reduce o bring down o cut the number of unemployed
han reducido las listas de espera en los hospitales — they have reduced o cut hospital waiting lists
el autobús redujo su velocidad — the bus reduced speed, the bus slowed down
el banco redujo su beneficio un 12% — the bank saw its profits fall by 12%
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reducir algo en algo — to reduce sth by sth, cut sth by sthtenemos que reducir la producción en un 20% — we have to reduce o cut production by 20%
b) [en tiempo] [+ jornada laboral] to reduce, shorten; [+ sentencia] to reducehan reducido la mili a nueve meses — they have reduced o cut military service to nine months
sus abogados consiguieron reducir la sentencia a dos meses — his lawyers managed to get his sentence reduced to two months
c) [en tamaño] [+ copia] to reduce; [+ discurso, artículo] to cut down, shorten2)•
reducir algo a algo —a) (=limitar) to limit sth to sth; (=simplificar) to reduce sth to sthredujo su intervención a criticar al gobierno — her participation was limited to criticizing the government
b) (=convertir) [+ cantidad, medida] to convert sth into sth; [+ fracción, ecuación] to reduce sth into sth3) (=someter) [+ ladrón, fugitivo, loco] to overpower; [+ alborotadores] to subdue; [+ fortaleza] to subdue, reduce frm•
reducir a algn al silencio — [por la fuerza, por miedo] to silence sb; [por vergüenza, humillación] to reduce sb to silence4) (Med) [+ hueso, hernia] to set, reduce frm5) (Quím) to reduce6) LAm [en el mercado negro] to get rid of *2.VI (Aut) to change down3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <gastos/costos> to cut, reduce; <velocidad/producción/consumo> to reducereducir al mínimo los riesgos — to minimize o to reduce the risks to a minimum
le redujeron la pena — they shortened o reduced his sentence
reducir algo a su mínima expresión — (Mat) to reduce something to its simplest form
b) <fotocopia/fotografía> to reduce2)a) ( transformar)reducir algo A algo: reducir los gramos a milígramos to convert the grams to milligrams; quedaron reducidos a cenizas they were reduced to ashes; mis ilusiones quedaron reducidas a la nada — my dreams came to nothing
b) (Quím) to reducec) (AmS) < objeto robado> to receive, fence (colloq)4) <fractura/hernia> to set, reduce (tech)2.reducir vi1) (Coc) to reduce, boil down2) (Auto) to shift into a lower gear3.reducirse v pronreducirse A algo: todo se reduce a tener tacto it all comes down to being tactful; todo se redujo a un paseo por el río — in the end it was just a walk by the river
* * *= abridge, compress, contract, curtail, erode, gut, narrow, prune, reduce, shorten, stifle, lower, cut back (on), cut, cut down (on), deplete, lessen, pare down, keep down + Nombre, retrench, narrow down, whittle (away/down/at), slim down, slow down, slow up, taper, wind + Nombre + down, cut + Nombre + short, scale back, downgrade [down-grade], shave off, shrink, mark + Nombre + down.Ex. Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.Ex. A library of a million volumes could be compressed into one end of a desk.Ex. In the face of emergencies, breadth of vision tends to contract, narrowing the range of responses.Ex. The imposition of fee-based services may radically curtail the breadth of resources available to library users where historically information has been offered freely.Ex. These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex. Prices of European produced scientific, technical and medical serials continue to gut US research libraries.Ex. Hierarchical relationships must be indicated in order that the users may broaden or narrow the search parameters.Ex. More balanced schedules were achieved by pruning the 31000 subjects enumerated in the fourteenth edition to 4700.Ex. The disadvantage of inversion of words is that inversion or indirect word order reduces predictability of form of headings.Ex. If there are holds on the title, the loan period is shortened to 14 days.Ex. Excessive emphasis on the need to exact payment will stifle the flow of information.Ex. When a forme was in place on the press stone, paper was lowered on to it by means of a tympan and frisket.Ex. But higher education, which expanded between 1959 and 1979 from 164,000 to 519,600 students in full-time higher education, has also been cutting back on purchases.Ex. 'The word's out: all departments have to cut their staffs by 10%' -- Her voice was weak and laden with woe.Ex. Abstracts cut down considerably on legwork in hunting for information.Ex. This intermediate grade would equate with the senior library assistant, a category much depleted in UK academic librarianship.Ex. Two possible solutions are possible: (1) to lessen the frequency of production, or (2) to reduce the amount of detail in the entries.Ex. He said again that we should pare it down to something much more in line with his figures.Ex. Activities such as gardening or cookery are dealt with in many books in ways which go far beyond the simple keeping down of weeds or just filling empty stomachs.Ex. In the face of overpublishing and growing scepticism, this once booming area is now retrenching and broadening its coverage = En vista del exceso de publicaciones y del creciente escepticismo, este área que una vez estuvo en auge ahora ha venido a menos.Ex. By specifying the fields to be searched, the user can narrow down the search in a very convenient way.Ex. However, such idealism is often whittled away over time by bureaucratic problems & organizational demands.Ex. The abundance of book types and titles makes display and merchandising increasingly difficult; some booksellers are dealing with this by slimming down or cutting out certain categories.Ex. However, the flight from DC appears to have slowed down more quickly than was anticipated, and we no longer read of large numbers of libraries making the change.Ex. Since cataloging is the most time consuming part of digitization, it has slowed up the placement of files.Ex. The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.Ex. Not the least of the ironies of this venture is that going ahead with it is as full of hazard as winding it down abruptly.Ex. May I just cut you short, because I've discussed this problem with Peter Jacobs just this week.Ex. He first spotted trouble when she started being short with users and so he solved the problem by scaling back her workload.Ex. The opposite of the 'halo effect' -- downgrading someone you dislike but whose work is good -- is also an error.Ex. You can shave off as much as 50% or even more from your current rate for home insurance in Arizona.Ex. The 'false hit' problem still arises, but becomes less likely as the 'neighborhood' of the two words shrinks.Ex. They have just marked down all summer handbags to 50 percent off.----* que reduce el estrés = stress-reducing.* reducir a cero = reduce to + nil.* reducir a la mitad = halve, cut in + half, halve, reduce by + half.* reducir a la nada = reduce to + nil.* reducir al mínimo = minimise [minimize, -USA], reduce to + a minimum, cut down to + a minimum, keep to + a (bare) minimum, cut to + the bone.* reducir a lo mínimo = cut to + the bone.* reducir a miniatura = miniaturise [miniaturize, -USA].* reducir costes = reduce + costs.* reducir de plantilla = downsize.* reducir de tamaño = reduce in + size.* reducir el esfuerzo = reduce + effort.* reducir el impacto = minimise + impact.* reducir el papeleo = slash + red tape.* reducir el precio = reduce + price, cut + price.* reducir el presupuesto = cut + monies from + budget.* reducir el riesgo = reduce + risk.* reducir el tamaño = reduce + size.* reducir el tiempo = cut down + time.* reducir el valor = reduce + value.* reducir gastos = cut + costs, cut + spending, make + economies, make + cuts, reduce + costs.* reducir gradualmente = scale down.* reducir la burocracia = slash + red tape.* reducir la posibilidad = minimise + possibility.* reducir la probabilidad = reduce + chances.* reducir las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf, close + the gap.* reducir las diferencias entre... y = narrow + the gap between... and.* reducir las distancias = reduce + distance, close + the gap.* reducir las posibilidades de = narrow + the vision of.* reducir los beneficios = cut + profit.* reducir los impuestos = cut + taxes.* reducir pérdidas = cut down + losses, cut + losses.* reducir progresivamente = phase out.* reducirse a = boil down to, come down to.* reducirse poco a poco = dribble off.* reducir una limitación = push + limits (further and further back).* reducir una palabra a su raíz = stem.* reducir un obstáculo = lower + barrier.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <gastos/costos> to cut, reduce; <velocidad/producción/consumo> to reducereducir al mínimo los riesgos — to minimize o to reduce the risks to a minimum
le redujeron la pena — they shortened o reduced his sentence
reducir algo a su mínima expresión — (Mat) to reduce something to its simplest form
b) <fotocopia/fotografía> to reduce2)a) ( transformar)reducir algo A algo: reducir los gramos a milígramos to convert the grams to milligrams; quedaron reducidos a cenizas they were reduced to ashes; mis ilusiones quedaron reducidas a la nada — my dreams came to nothing
b) (Quím) to reducec) (AmS) < objeto robado> to receive, fence (colloq)4) <fractura/hernia> to set, reduce (tech)2.reducir vi1) (Coc) to reduce, boil down2) (Auto) to shift into a lower gear3.reducirse v pronreducirse A algo: todo se reduce a tener tacto it all comes down to being tactful; todo se redujo a un paseo por el río — in the end it was just a walk by the river
* * *= abridge, compress, contract, curtail, erode, gut, narrow, prune, reduce, shorten, stifle, lower, cut back (on), cut, cut down (on), deplete, lessen, pare down, keep down + Nombre, retrench, narrow down, whittle (away/down/at), slim down, slow down, slow up, taper, wind + Nombre + down, cut + Nombre + short, scale back, downgrade [down-grade], shave off, shrink, mark + Nombre + down.Ex: Inevitably any abridgement poses the dilemma how to abridge, that is, what to leave out and what to include.
Ex: A library of a million volumes could be compressed into one end of a desk.Ex: In the face of emergencies, breadth of vision tends to contract, narrowing the range of responses.Ex: The imposition of fee-based services may radically curtail the breadth of resources available to library users where historically information has been offered freely.Ex: These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex: Prices of European produced scientific, technical and medical serials continue to gut US research libraries.Ex: Hierarchical relationships must be indicated in order that the users may broaden or narrow the search parameters.Ex: More balanced schedules were achieved by pruning the 31000 subjects enumerated in the fourteenth edition to 4700.Ex: The disadvantage of inversion of words is that inversion or indirect word order reduces predictability of form of headings.Ex: If there are holds on the title, the loan period is shortened to 14 days.Ex: Excessive emphasis on the need to exact payment will stifle the flow of information.Ex: When a forme was in place on the press stone, paper was lowered on to it by means of a tympan and frisket.Ex: But higher education, which expanded between 1959 and 1979 from 164,000 to 519,600 students in full-time higher education, has also been cutting back on purchases.Ex: 'The word's out: all departments have to cut their staffs by 10%' -- Her voice was weak and laden with woe.Ex: Abstracts cut down considerably on legwork in hunting for information.Ex: This intermediate grade would equate with the senior library assistant, a category much depleted in UK academic librarianship.Ex: Two possible solutions are possible: (1) to lessen the frequency of production, or (2) to reduce the amount of detail in the entries.Ex: He said again that we should pare it down to something much more in line with his figures.Ex: Activities such as gardening or cookery are dealt with in many books in ways which go far beyond the simple keeping down of weeds or just filling empty stomachs.Ex: In the face of overpublishing and growing scepticism, this once booming area is now retrenching and broadening its coverage = En vista del exceso de publicaciones y del creciente escepticismo, este área que una vez estuvo en auge ahora ha venido a menos.Ex: By specifying the fields to be searched, the user can narrow down the search in a very convenient way.Ex: However, such idealism is often whittled away over time by bureaucratic problems & organizational demands.Ex: The abundance of book types and titles makes display and merchandising increasingly difficult; some booksellers are dealing with this by slimming down or cutting out certain categories.Ex: However, the flight from DC appears to have slowed down more quickly than was anticipated, and we no longer read of large numbers of libraries making the change.Ex: Since cataloging is the most time consuming part of digitization, it has slowed up the placement of files.Ex: The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.Ex: Not the least of the ironies of this venture is that going ahead with it is as full of hazard as winding it down abruptly.Ex: May I just cut you short, because I've discussed this problem with Peter Jacobs just this week.Ex: He first spotted trouble when she started being short with users and so he solved the problem by scaling back her workload.Ex: The opposite of the 'halo effect' -- downgrading someone you dislike but whose work is good -- is also an error.Ex: You can shave off as much as 50% or even more from your current rate for home insurance in Arizona.Ex: The 'false hit' problem still arises, but becomes less likely as the 'neighborhood' of the two words shrinks.Ex: They have just marked down all summer handbags to 50 percent off.* que reduce el estrés = stress-reducing.* reducir a cero = reduce to + nil.* reducir a la mitad = halve, cut in + half, halve, reduce by + half.* reducir a la nada = reduce to + nil.* reducir al mínimo = minimise [minimize, -USA], reduce to + a minimum, cut down to + a minimum, keep to + a (bare) minimum, cut to + the bone.* reducir a lo mínimo = cut to + the bone.* reducir a miniatura = miniaturise [miniaturize, -USA].* reducir costes = reduce + costs.* reducir de plantilla = downsize.* reducir de tamaño = reduce in + size.* reducir el esfuerzo = reduce + effort.* reducir el impacto = minimise + impact.* reducir el papeleo = slash + red tape.* reducir el precio = reduce + price, cut + price.* reducir el presupuesto = cut + monies from + budget.* reducir el riesgo = reduce + risk.* reducir el tamaño = reduce + size.* reducir el tiempo = cut down + time.* reducir el valor = reduce + value.* reducir gastos = cut + costs, cut + spending, make + economies, make + cuts, reduce + costs.* reducir gradualmente = scale down.* reducir la burocracia = slash + red tape.* reducir la posibilidad = minimise + possibility.* reducir la probabilidad = reduce + chances.* reducir las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf, close + the gap.* reducir las diferencias entre... y = narrow + the gap between... and.* reducir las distancias = reduce + distance, close + the gap.* reducir las posibilidades de = narrow + the vision of.* reducir los beneficios = cut + profit.* reducir los impuestos = cut + taxes.* reducir pérdidas = cut down + losses, cut + losses.* reducir progresivamente = phase out.* reducirse a = boil down to, come down to.* reducirse poco a poco = dribble off.* reducir una limitación = push + limits (further and further back).* reducir una palabra a su raíz = stem.* reducir un obstáculo = lower + barrier.* * *reducir [I6 ]vtA1 ‹gastos/costos› to cut, cut down on, reduce; ‹velocidad› to reduce; ‹producción/consumo› to reducehemos reducido el número de casos we have brought down o reduced the number of casesredujeron el número de plazas they cut the number of places o the number of places was reducedhan prometido reducir los impuestos they have promised to cut o reduce taxescon esto se intenta reducir al mínimo el riesgo de infección this is intended to minimize o to reduce to a minimum the risk of infectionejercicios para reducir (la) cintura exercises to reduce your waistlinereducir algo A algo to reduce sth TO sthhan reducido el texto a 50 páginas they have shortened o reduced the text to fifty pagesle han reducido la pena a dos años they have commuted o shortened o reduced his sentence to two yearsla población quedó reducida a la mitad the population was reduced to half of its former sizereducir algo a su mínima expresión ( Mat) to reduce sth to its simplest expression o formel suéter quedó reducido a su mínima expresión ( hum); the sweater shrank to nothingreducir algo EN algo to reduce sth BY sthpretenden reducir el gasto en cinco millones they aim to reduce costs by five million2 ‹fotocopia/fotografía› to reduceB1 (transformar) reducir algo A algo:reducir los gramos a miligramos to convert the grams to milligramsreducir quebrados a un mínimo común denominador to reduce fractions to their lowest common denominatorquedaron reducidos a cenizas they were reduced to ashestodas sus ilusiones quedaron reducidas a la nada all his dreams were shattered2 ( Quím) to reduceC (dominar, someter) ‹enemigo/rebeldes› to subdue; ‹ladrón› to overpowerreducir a un pueblo a la esclavitud to reduce a people to slaveryD ‹fractura/hernia› to set, reduce ( tech)E (CS) ‹cadáver/restos mortales› to exhume ( for reburial in a niche or smaller coffin)■ reducirviA ( Coc) to reduce, boil downdejar reducir la salsa leave the sauce to boil down o reducereducirse A algo:todo se reduce a saber interpretar las cifras it all comes down to knowing how to interpret the figurestodo se redujo a una visita a la catedral y un paseo por el río in the end it was just a visit to the cathedral and a walk along the river* * *
reducir ( conjugate reducir) verbo transitivo
1
‹velocidad/producción/consumo› to reduce;
reducir algo A algo to reduce sth to sth;
reducir algo EN algo to reduce sth by sth
2a) ( transformar):
quedaron reducidos a cenizas they were reduced to ashes
3 ( dominar) ‹enemigo/rebeldes› to subdue;
‹ ladrón› to overpower
reducirse verbo pronominal:
reducir
I verbo transitivo
1 (disminuir) to reduce
reducir algo en algo, to reduce sthg by sthg
(gastos, consumo, etc) to cut (down), minimize
2 (convertir, transformar) to reduce: el incendio redujo el bosque a cenizas, the fire reduced the wood to ashes
3 (subyugar) to subdue
II vi Auto to change down, US to downshift
' reducir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bajar
- ceniza
- encaminada
- encaminado
- moler
- disminuir
- minimizar
- mínimo
- mira
English:
administrative
- austerity
- ax
- axe
- change down
- corner
- curtail
- cut
- cut back
- cut down
- decrease
- deficit
- deplenish
- deplete
- depress
- downsize
- effective
- halve
- lighten
- lower
- narrow down
- prune
- pulp
- rate
- receive
- reduce
- retrench
- scale down
- shorten
- slow
- wind down
- bring
- cost
- deaden
- decelerate
- diminish
- discount
- get
- lessen
- loss
- minimize
- over
- pare
- scale
- slacken
- traffic
- whittle
- wind
* * *♦ vt1. [disminuir] to reduce;[gastos, costes, impuestos, plantilla] to cut; [producción] to cut (back on);nos han reducido el sueldo our salary has been cut;reduzca la velocidad [en letrero] reduce speed now;reducir algo a algo to reduce sth to sth;el edificio quedó reducido a escombros the building was reduced to a pile of rubble;reducir algo al mínimo to reduce sth to a minimum;tú todo lo reduces a tener dinero the only thing you care about is money;reducir a la mínima expresión to cut down to the bare minimum2. [fotocopia] to reduce3. [someter] [país, ciudad] to suppress, to subdue;[atracador, ladrón, sublevados] to overpower6. Quím to reduce8. Andes, RP [objetos robados] to receive, to fence9. RP [cadáver] to exhume [for reburial in smaller container]♦ vireduce a tercera change down into third (gear)* * *v/t1 reduce (a to); gastos cut;reducir personal cut jobs, reduce staff numbers;reducir la marcha AUTO downshift, shift into a lower gear2 MIL overcome* * *reducir {61} vt1) disminuir: to reduce, to decrease, to cut2) : to subdue3) : to boil down* * *reducir vb to reduce -
16 umsetzen
(trennb., hat -ge-)I v/t1. (Schüler, Gegenstand etc.) move (in, auf +Akk to); AGR. transplant; TECH. change over; EISENB. rearrange; Turnen (Hände) twist; die Hantel umsetzen Gewichtheben: perform the first stage of the clean and jerk2. (umwandeln) convert (in + Akk into); PHYS., CHEM. etc. auch transform (into); (Pläne etc.) implement; in die Tat umsetzen put into action; er hat gute Ideen etc., aber er kann sie nicht umsetzen but he can’t translate them into action; Praxis3. WIRTS. (Ware) sell; (Geld[wert]) turn over; Waren im Werte von 3 Millionen Euro umsetzen sell 3 million euros worth of goods; sein Geld in... umsetzen spend one’s money on...; etw. in Bargeld umsetzen turn s.th. into cashII v/refl1. Schüler etc.: sit somewhere else* * *to transcribe; to convert* * *ụm|set|zen sep1. vt2) Waren, Geld to turn over4)umsetzen — to convert sth into sth; (Mus
sein Geld in Briefmarken/Alkohol umsetzen — to spend all one's money on stamps/alcohol
2. vr(Schüler etc) to change seats or places* * *um|set·zen1[ˈʊmzɛtsn̩]vt▪ jdn \umsetzen to move sbetw in die Praxis \umsetzen to put sth to practice, to translate sth into practiceetw in Geld \umsetzen to sell sth, to turn sth into cash [or money]; s.a. Tatum|set·zen2[ˈʊmzɛtsn̩]▪ etw \umsetzen to turn over sth, to have a turnover of sth* * *1.transitives Verb1) move; (auf anderen Sitzplatz) move to another seat/other seats; (auf anderen Posten, Arbeitsplatz usw.) move, transfer (in + Akk. to); (umpflanzen) transplant <bush etc.>; (in anderen Topf) repot < plant>2) (verwirklichen) implement < plan>; translate <plan, intention, etc.> into action or reality; realize < ideas>2.reflexives Verb (den Sitzplatz wechseln) move to another seat/other seats; change seats; (den Tisch wechseln) move to another table; change tables* * *umsetzen (trennb, hat -ge-)A. v/t1. (Schüler, Gegenstand etc) move (die Hantel umsetzen Gewichtheben: perform the first stage of the clean and jerk2. (umwandeln) convert (in +akk into); PHYS, CHEM etc auch transform (into); (Pläne etc) implement;in die Tat umsetzen put into action; er hat gute Ideen etc,Waren im Werte von 3 Millionen Euro umsetzen sell 3 million euros worth of goods;sein Geld in … umsetzen spend one’s money on …;etwas in Bargeld umsetzen turn sth into cashB. v/r1. Schüler etc: sit somewhere else2. (sich umwandeln) be converted;sich in Eiweiß etcumsetzen CHEM be converted into* * *1.transitives Verb1) move; (auf anderen Sitzplatz) move to another seat/other seats; (auf anderen Posten, Arbeitsplatz usw.) move, transfer (in + Akk. to); (umpflanzen) transplant <bush etc.>; (in anderen Topf) repot < plant>2) (verwirklichen) implement < plan>; translate <plan, intention, etc.> into action or reality; realize < ideas>2.reflexives Verb (den Sitzplatz wechseln) move to another seat/other seats; change seats; (den Tisch wechseln) move to another table; change tables* * *v.to permute v.to transcribe v.to transform v. -
17 convertire
v/t also information technology convert* * *convertire v.tr.1 (pol., relig.) to convert: lo convertirono al socialismo, they converted him to socialism; convertire i pagani al cristianesimo, to convert the heathen to Christianity2 ( mutare, trasformare) to convert, to turn, to change: convertire l'acqua in vapore, to turn water into steam3 (econ., comm.) to convert, to realize: convertire in contanti, to encash; convertire euro in dollari, to convert euros into dollars; convertire titoli in denaro contante, to realize securities, to redeem stocks; convertire un prestito, to convert (o refund) a loan; convertire la cartamoneta in oro, to convert paper money into gold; convertire in liquidità, to liquidate; (Borsa) convertire le azioni, to convert shares4 (inform.) to convert◘ convertirsi v.rifl. (pol., relig.) to be converted: si convertì al Cristianesimo, he was converted to Christianity◆ v.intr.pron. ( mutarsi, trasformarsi) to be converted, to turn, to change: i bruchi si convertono in farfalle, caterpillars change into butterflies.* * *[konver'tire]1. vt(gen) Inform to convertconvertire qn (a qc) — to convert sb (to sth)2. vr (convertirsi)3. vip (convertirsi)* * *[konver'tire] 1.verbo transitivo1) (far cambiare idea) to convert (a to) (anche relig.)2) (trasformare) to convert (in into)3) econ. to convert [valuta, debito] (in into)4) mat. inform. to convert [frazioni, testo] (in into)2.verbo pronominale convertirsi [ persona] to convert, to become* a convert, to undergo* a conversion; [ industria] to change line of products- rsi all'Islam — to convert to Islam, to turn Muslim
* * *convertire/konver'tire/ [108]1 (far cambiare idea) to convert (a to) (anche relig.)2 (trasformare) to convert (in into); convertire l'acqua in vapore to turn water into steam3 econ. to convert [valuta, debito] (in into)4 mat. inform. to convert [frazioni, testo] (in into)II convertirsi verbo pronominale[ persona] to convert, to become* a convert, to undergo* a conversion; [ industria] to change line of products; - rsi all'Islam to convert to Islam, to turn Muslim. -
18 umrechnen
* * *to convert* * *ụm|rech|nenvt septo convert ( in +acc into)* * *um|rech·nenvtwie viel ist das, umgerechnet in Pfund? how much is that in pounds?* * *transitives Verb convert (in + Akk. into)* * *umrechnen v/t (trennb, hat -ge-) convert (in +akk into);in Dollar umgerechnet in (terms of) dollars* * *transitives Verb convert (in + Akk. into)* * *v.to recalculate v. -
19 convertir
convertir ( conjugate convertir) verbo transitivo 1a) ( transformar) convertir algo/a algn en algo to turn sth/sb into sthconvertir a algn a algo to convert sb to sthc) ‹medida/peso› convertir algo A algo or (Esp) EN algo to convert sth into sth2 (period) (Dep) to score convertirse verbo pronominala) ( transformarse) convertirse en algo to turn into sthconvertirse a algo to convert to sth
convertir verbo transitivo
1 to turn, change
2 Rel to convert ' convertir' also found in these entries: Spanish: hacer - reducir - santificar - transformar - erigir - volver English: change - convert - pedestrianize - turn -
20 convertir
convertir [kɔ̃vεʀtiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verbb. ( = transformer) to convert (en into)2. reflexive verb* * *kɔ̃vɛʀtiʀ
1.
1) ( faire changer d'idée) to convert [personne, parti, gouvernement] (à to)2) ( transformer) to convert [industrie, logements] (en into)3) Finance to convert [devise, dette] (en into)4) Mathématique, Informatique to convert [fractions, texte] (en to)
2.
se convertir verbe pronominal [personne] to convert, to become a convert (à to); [entreprise] to change products* * *kɔ̃vɛʀtiʀ vt1) RELIGION to convertconvertir qn à [religion] — to convert sb to, fig, [méthode, sport] to convert sb to
2) (= changer) [monnaie, unité de mesure]3) (= transformer, aménager) [bâtiment, pièce]* * *convertir verb table: finirA vtr1 ( faire changer d'idée) to convert [personne, parti, gouvernement] (à to); convertir qn au christianisme to convert sb to Christianity; convertir qn à l'écologie/au végétarisme to convert sb to ecological ideals/to vegetarianism;2 ( transformer) to convert [industrie, logements] (en into);3 Fin to convert [devise, prêt, dette] (en into);B se convertir vpr [personne] to convert, to become a convert (à to); [entreprise] to change products; le pays doit se convertir au libéralisme the country must go over to GB ou must adopt liberalism.[kɔ̃vɛrtir] verbe transitif1. [convaincre] to converta. [religion] to convert somebody tob. [opinion, mouvement] to win somebody over ou to convert somebody to3. INFORMATIQUE [données] to convert5. [transformer]ils ont converti la vieille gare en musée they converted ou transformed the old railway station into a museum————————se convertir verbe pronominal intransitif[athée] to become a believer[croyant] to change religionse convertir à [religion, mouvement] to be converted to, to convert to
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