transformation

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BrE /trænsfəˈmeɪʃn/ AmE /trænsfərˈmeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 CHANGE [singular noun] B2

a complete change in the appearance, form, or character of something or someone

transformación, cambio radical

Collocations transformation into · transformation of

  • The transformation of the city has been dramatic.

    La transformación de la ciudad ha sido dramática.

2 MAGIC [singular noun] C1

in stories and films, a magical change in which someone or something changes into another person or thing

transformación mágica, metamorfosis

Collocations transformation into

  • The witch's transformation of the prince into a frog was magical.

    La transformación de la princesa en una rana por parte de la bruja fue mágica.

3 SCIENCE [singular noun] C1

in chemistry, a change in which one substance is changed into another by a chemical reaction

transformación química, reacción química

Collocations chemical transformation

  • The chemical transformation of iron into steel is a complex process.

    La transformación química del hierro en acero es un proceso complejo.

4 ECONOMICS [singular noun] C1

the change in the way an industry or country works, especially when it becomes more modern and uses new technology

transformación económica, cambio industrial

Collocations economic transformation

  • The economic transformation of the country has been rapid.

    La transformación económica del país ha sido rápida.

5 PSYCHOLOGY [singular noun] C1

a change in someone's personality or behavior, especially as a result of therapy or experience

transformación psicológica, cambio personal

Collocations personal transformation

  • The patient's personality underwent a significant transformation.

    La personalidad del paciente experimentó una transformación significativa.

6 ART [singular noun] C1

a change in the style or appearance of something, especially in art and design

transformación estética, cambio de estilo

Collocations stylistic transformation

  • The artist's work underwent a stylistic transformation.

    El trabajo del artista experimentó una transformación estilística.

7 MATH [singular noun] C1

a change in the form of an equation or expression, especially by substituting one variable with another

transformación matemática, cambio de variable

Collocations mathematical transformation

  • The mathematical transformation of the equation was complex.

    La transformación matemática de la ecuación fue compleja.

8 TECH [singular noun] C1

the process of changing a computer system or network to use new technology or software

transformación tecnológica, actualización de sistemas

Collocations technological transformation

  • The company's technological transformation has been a key factor in its success.

    La transformación tecnológica de la empresa ha sido un factor clave en su éxito.