me convertí
/me kombeɾti/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I became" is translated as me convertí.
me convertí is used to describe a process of changing into something else or transforming into a different state.
Which one should you use?
While me convertí often implies a profound or physical transformation, me volví is more commonly used for sudden or psychological changes in character or state.
How does it change in a sentence?
When me convertí is followed by a noun to indicate what you became, you must use the preposition en.
How do you pronounce it?
/me kombeɾti/
Did you know?
- While me convertí means 'I became', the word convertir is also used in Spanish to describe the process of exchanging one currency for another at a bank.
- While me convertí describes a transformation, the Spanish word for 'becoming' a certain age or reaching a milestone is often cumplir, which literally means 'to fulfill'.
- While English speakers use 'become' for almost any change, a Spanish speaker might avoid me convertí entirely if they are describing a sudden change in mood, opting instead for me puse, which literally means 'I put myself'.
Examples in context
- Me convertí decepcionado con el castellano cuando supe que "huracanado" no significa "Viva el Canadá".Today I became disillusioned with the Spanish language on learning that "huracanado" does not mean "Hurray for Canada".This sentence is useful for showing how one might become disillusioned with a language.Tatoeba #12107831 by Dejo, translation #12107820 by Dejo
- Me convertí en una persona más segura después de superar mis miedos.I became a more confident person after overcoming my fears.
- Después de muchos años de estudio, me convertí en médico.After many years of studying, I became a doctor.
- Luché arduamente y llegué a ser el mejor en mi campo.I worked hard and became the best in my field.
- Me hice vegetariano después de ver un documental sobre la industria cárnica.I became a vegetarian after watching a documentary about the meat industry.
- Después de muchas clases de baile, me hice un buen bailarín.After many dance classes, I became a good dancer.
- Trabajé duro y llegué a ser todo un chef.I worked hard and became a real chef.
- Después de años de esfuerzo, llegué a ser un gran deportista.After years of effort, I became a great athlete.
- Me convertí en un experto en tecnología.I became a technology expert.
- Me convertí en un atleta profesional tras mucho esfuerzo.I became a professional athlete after much effort.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about their career changes.
- LucíaMe convertí en jefa de ventas ayer.I became the sales manager yesterday.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Felicidades, Lucía.That's great! Congratulations, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Estoy muy feliz.Thanks, Mateo. I am very happy.
- MateoTe mereces este éxito.You deserve this success.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
