convert

to change something into a different form or use

convertir, transformar

• convert X to Y

Collocations convert waste into energy · convert a garage into a bedroom

• They converted the old factory into an art gallery.

  Convirtieron la antigua fábrica en un museo de arte.

to make someone believe in a religion or political idea

convertir, hacer creer

• convert somebody to X

Collocations convert people to Christianity · convert someone to communism

• He converted his friends to Islam.

  Lo convirtió a sus amigos al islam.

to change the units of measurement for something

convertir, transformar (unidades)

• convert X to Y

Collocations convert miles into kilometers · convert dollars to euros

• Can you convert 50 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius?

  ¿Puedes convertir 50 grados Fahrenheit a Celsius?

to change from one sport or activity to another

cambiar de deporte, cambiar a otro deporte

• convert to X

Collocations convert to basketball · convert to swimming

• He converted to tennis after playing soccer.

  Se cambió al tenis después de jugar fútbol.

to score a goal in football or hockey by hitting, kicking, or throwing the ball into the net from outside it

marcar un gol, anotar (en fútbol)

• convert a shot

Collocations convert a penalty kick · convert a corner kick

• He converted the penalty to give his team the lead.

  Convirtió el penal para darle la ventaja a su equipo.

to change electrical energy into another form of energy, such as heat or light

convertir (energía eléctrica)

• convert X to Y

Collocations convert electrical energy into heat · convert solar power into electricity

• The device converts the sun's rays into electricity.

  El dispositivo convierte los rayos del sol en electricidad.

to change money from one currency to another

cambiar (divisas), convertir (moneda)

• convert X into Y

Collocations convert dollars into euros · convert pesos to dollars

• I need to convert some money before I go.

  Necesito cambiar algo de dinero antes de irme.

to change from one religion or political belief to another

convertirse, pasar a otra religión

• convert to X

Collocations convert to Christianity · convert to Buddhism

• She converted to Islam after her travels in the Middle East.

  Se convirtió al islam después de sus viajes en Oriente Medio.