transform

to change something completely so that it is different and better

transformar, cambiar radicalmente

• transform something into something

Collocations transform a garden into a park · transform an old factory into a museum

• The company has transformed itself into a major player in the industry.

  La empresa se ha transformado en un jugador importante en la industria.

to change electricity from one type to another using a transformer

transformar (la electricidad)

• transform something into something

Collocations transform AC into DC · transform high voltage to low voltage

• The transformer will transform the current from 240 volts to 12 volts.

  El transformador convertirá la corriente de 240 voltios a 12 voltios.

to change something into another form, as if by magic

transformar (como por magia)

• transform something into something

Collocations transform a frog into a prince · transform an old car into a sports car

• She transformed the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan.

  Ella transformó al patito feo en un hermoso cisne.

to change someone's appearance or behavior completely, often for the better

transformar (a alguien)

• transform somebody into something

Collocations transform a person's life · transform someone from shy to confident

• The operation transformed her appearance.

  La operación transformó su apariencia.

to change the form of a mathematical expression or equation without changing its value

transformar (en matemáticas)

• transform something into something

Collocations transform an equation · transform a function

• We can transform the equation by substituting x for y.

  Podemos transformar la ecuación sustituyendo x por y.

to change a work of art or literature in order to make it more suitable for modern audiences

transformar (una obra de arte o literatura)

• transform something into something

Collocations transform a play into a film · transform an old novel into a new version

• The director transformed the play into a successful movie.

  El director transformó la obra de teatro en una película exitosa.

to change something by using scientific methods or processes

transformar (científicamente)

• transform something into something

Collocations transform a substance into another form · transform waste into energy

• Scientists are trying to transform waste materials into useful products.

  Los científicos están intentando transformar los materiales residuales en productos útiles.

to change someone's beliefs or behavior by religious experience or teaching

transformar (religiosamente)

• transform somebody into something

Collocations transform a person's life through religion · transform someone from an atheist to a believer

• The experience transformed him into a devout follower of the faith.

  La experiencia lo transformó en un devoto seguidor de la fe.