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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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∎ 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.[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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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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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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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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I v/t convert (zu to; jemanden s.o); jemanden zu einer anderen Meinung bekehren bring s.o. round to a different view; weitS. (Sünder, Abtrünnigen etc.) reclaim; er lässt sich nicht bekehren zu einer anderen Meinung: he won’t be persuadedII v/refl become converted; sich zu etw. bekehren auch become a convert to s.th.; sich zum Katholizismus etc. bekehren auch turn Catholic etc., become a Catholic etc.* * *to convert; to proselytize* * *be|keh|ren ptp bekehrt1. vtto convert ( zu to)2. vrto be(come) converted ( zu to)er hat sich endlich bekehrt (fig) — he has finally turned over a new leaf, he has finally mended his ways
* * *(to change from one religion etc to another: He was converted to Christianity.) convert* * *be·keh·ren *I. vtII. vr* * *1.transitives Verb convert (zu to)2.reflexives Verb become converted (zu to)* * *A. v/t convert (zu to;jemanden s.o);jemanden zu einer anderen Meinung bekehren bring sb round to a different view; weitS. (Sünder, Abtrünnigen etc) reclaim;B. v/r become converted;sich zu etwas bekehren auch become a convert to sth;* * *1.transitives Verb convert (zu to)2.reflexives Verb become converted (zu to)* * *v.to convert to v.to proselytise (UK) v.to proselytize (US) v. -
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convertir [kɔ̃vεʀtiʀ]➭ TABLE 21. transitive verbb. ( = transformer) to convert (en into)2. reflexive verb* * *kɔ̃vɛʀtiʀ
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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)
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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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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. -
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1 (transformarse) to turn (en, into), change (en, into)2 (volverse) to become (en, -), turn (en, into)3 RELIGIÓN to be converted (a, to)* * *VPR1)el riachuelo se convirtió en un torrente — the stream turned into o became a torrent
2) (Rel) to be converted, convert* * *(v.) = become, grow up to be, metamorphoseEx. Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.Ex. Quite obviously, however, everything rests in the end on the extent to which people grow up to be avid, thoughtful readers.Ex. Each of these three standards metamorphosed and had an impact far beyond the anticipation of all but the most far-sighted.* * *(v.) = become, grow up to be, metamorphoseEx: Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.
Ex: Quite obviously, however, everything rests in the end on the extent to which people grow up to be avid, thoughtful readers.Ex: Each of these three standards metamorphosed and had an impact far beyond the anticipation of all but the most far-sighted.* * *
■convertirse verbo reflexivo
1 convertirse en, to turn into, become
2 Rel to be converted [a, to]
' convertirse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acariciar
- carbonizarse
- hacerse
- transformarse
- convertir
- hacer
- transformar
- volver
English:
become
- change
- convert
- fulfillment
- fulfilment
- get under
- gymnast
- turn
- develop
- drop
- grow
* * *vpr1. Rel to convert;se convirtió al judaísmo she converted to Judaismla zona se convirtió en un desierto the area turned into o became a desert;se ha convertido en el favorito para ganar he has become the favourite to win;el agua se convirtió milagrosamente en vino the water miraculously turned into wine* * *v/r1:convertirse en algo turn into sth2 REL be converted* * *vrconvertirse en : to turn into* * * -
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vr pf rlg be converted, become a convert, turn proselyte; (nekome) turn to, approach, contact, get in touch with, consult, go to, take one's case to I -te se upravi za pojedinosti apply to the management for details, address any enquiry to the m., details* * *• turn• vert• betake• convert• contact• address• accost• apply• refer -
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■convertirse verbo reflexivo
1 convertirse en, to turn into, become
2 Rel to be converted [a, to] ' convertirse' also found in these entries: Spanish: acariciar - carbonizarse - hacerse - transformarse - convertir - hacer - transformar - volver English: become - change - convert - fulfillment - fulfilment - get under - gymnast - turn - develop - drop - grow -
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[chos thob]one who has become religious, convert to buddhism -
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vr impf (nekome) turn (to), resort (to), address; iter keep turning/resorting to, address repeatedly; rlg be undergoing (ili be in the process of) conversion, undergo repeated, conversions, become a convert several times -
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convertпокръствам се become converted to Christianity* * *покръ̀ствам,гл. Christianize; convert;\покръствам се become converted to Christianity.* * *1. convert 2. ПОКРЪСТВАМ се become converted to Christianity -
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convert to Mohammedanismпомохамеданчвам се turn/become a Mohammedan* * *помохамеда̀нчвам,гл. convert to Mohammedanism;\помохамеданчвам се turn/become a Mohammedan.* * *1. convert to Mohammedanism 2. ПОМОХАМЕДАНЧВАМ ce turn/become a Mohammedan -
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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 -
20 превръщам
1. transform, convert, turn, changetransmute (в into)(свеждам) reduce (to. into)превръщам в прах reduce to powder, pulverizeпревръщам в пепел reduce to ashesпревръщам в камък turn into stone, petrifyпревръщам в пепелище lay in ashesпревръщам в развалини reduce to ruinsпревръщам в газ gasifyпревръщам във въглен carbonizeпревръщам километри в мили convert kilometres into milesпревръщам в живо дело translate into (concrete) action/deeds; implement2. (обръщам) upturn, overturnпревръщам се в пара turn into vapour, vapourizeпревръщам се в роб become a slave* * *превръ̀щам,гл. transform, convert, turn, change; transmute (в into); ( свеждам) reduce (to, into); \превръщам в газ gasify; \превръщам в живо дело translate into reality; \превръщам в камък turn into stone, petrify; \превръщам в пепел reduce to ashes; \превръщам в пепелище lay in ashes; \превръщам в прах reduce to powder, pulverize; \превръщам в развалини reduce to ruins; \превръщам във въглен carbonize; \превръщам километри в мили ( преобразувам) convert kilometres into miles;\превръщам се turn, change (в to, into), become (в -).* * *transform: превръщам units of measure - превръщам мерни единици; metamorphose into: The castle was превръщамd to ruins. - Замъкът беше превърнат в развалини.; resolve; transmute; turn{tx;n}: превръщам water into wine - превръщам водата във вино; make into (в); melt{melt}* * *1. (обръщам) upturn, overturn 2. (свеждам) reduce (to. into) 3. transform, convert, turn, change 4. transmute (в into) 5. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ ce turn. change (в to, into). become (в -) 6. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в газ gasify 7. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в живо дело translate into (concrete) action/deeds;implement 8. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в камък turn into stone, petrify 9. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в пепел reduce to ashes 10. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в пепелище lay in ashes 11. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в прах reduce to powder, pulverize 12. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ в развалини reduce to ruins 13. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ във въглен carbonize 14. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ километри в мили convert kilometres into miles 15. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ се в пара turn into vapour, vapourize 16. ПРЕВРЪЩАМ се в роб become a slave
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