se convirtió en
/se kombiɾtjo en/from spelling rules
The English phrase "became" is translated into Spanish as se convirtió en.
This phrase is used to describe a process of changing into something different or transforming into a new state. When you use this form to express the idea of becoming, you must include the preposition en before the noun that represents the new state or profession.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that multiple people or things became something, use the plural form se convirtieron en.
How do you pronounce it?
/se kombiɾtjo en/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly omit the preposition en after se convirtió. You must include en when the phrase is followed by a noun.
Did you know?
- If you are describing someone becoming angry or sad, you would not use se convirtió en. Instead, Spanish uses 'verbs of change' like ponerse or volverse depending on whether the change is temporary or permanent.
- Using se convirtió en for a person's profession, like 'he became a doctor', can sometimes sound overly dramatic, as if the person underwent a profound metamorphosis rather than just finishing school.
- The verb convertir shares a common root with the English word 'convert'. Both words trace back to the Latin 'convertere', meaning to turn around or change direction.
Examples in context
- Ella se convirtió en doctora.She became a doctor.This sentence shows how to use se convirtió en regarding a profession.Tatoeba #1296684 by marcelostockle, translation #312530 by CK
- Tom se convirtió en un padre.Tom became a father.This sentence shows how to use se convirtió en regarding a familial role.Tatoeba #1296868 by marcelostockle, translation #1095814 by CK
- Ella se convirtió en cantante.She became a singer.Tatoeba #1296685 by marcelostockle, translation #312898 by CK
- Llegó a ser un exitoso empresario.He became a successful businessman.
- Ella llegó a ser una reconocida científica.She became a renowned scientist.
- Después de años de estudio, él llegó a ser médico.After years of study, he became a doctor.
- Se convirtió en un líder político reconocido.He became a well-known political leader.
- Ella se convirtió en una brillante actriz de teatro.She became a brilliant theater actress.
- El país se convirtió en una potencia económica.The country became an economic powerhouse.
- Se puso muy contento cuando ganó el partido.He became very happy when he won the game.
- Ella se puso nerviosa antes de su presentación.She became nervous before her presentation.
- Después del incidente, él se puso triste.After the incident, he became sad.
- Empezó a ser famoso después de su participación en el programa de televisión.He became famous after his participation in the TV show.
- Él empezó a ser más responsable después de aquel incidente.He became more responsible after that incident.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a nature documentary.
- MateoLa oruga se convirtió en mariposa.The caterpillar became a butterfly.
- SofíaEs un proceso muy impresionante.It is a very impressive process.
- MateoSí, el cambio fue asombroso.Yes, the change was amazing.
- SofíaMe encanta observar la naturaleza.I love observing nature.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
