What does transformar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word transformar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use transformar in Spanish.

The word transformar in Spanish means transform, transform, change, turn into, transform into, change, change into, become, turn into. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word transformar

transform

verbo transitivo (cambiar: forma, aspecto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El alcalde manifestó su propósito de transformar el paisaje urbano para que sea más ecológico y acogedor.
The mayor unveiled his plans for transforming the urban landscape into something more ecological and friendly.

transform, change

verbo transitivo (cambiar: forma de ser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
A veces, viajar e instalarte en otro país te puede transformar.
Sometimes, travelling and settling in another country can transform (or: change) you.

turn into

(cambiar la forma)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
El mago transformó a su asistente en un caballo.
The magician turned his assistant into a horse.

transform into

(dar: nuevo uso)

Estuve en una exposición muy interesante en la que aprendí que podemos transformar los materiales de desecho en piezas de arte.
It was a very interesting presentation where we learned that we can transform waste materials into pieces of art.

change

verbo pronominal (cambiar de aspecto)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La ciudad se ha transformado durante los últimos años.
The city has changed in the past few years.

change into

(tomar otra apariencia)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
La reina se transformó en una anciana vendedora de manzanas.
The queen changed into an old lady selling apples.

become

(pasar a ser)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Con la inversión en obras urbanísticas, este sector de la ciudad se transformó en un atractivo turístico.
Through investment in town planning projects, this part of the city became a tourist hotspot.

turn into

(cambiar, convertir)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Pablo transformó en oro su idea.
Pablo turned his idea into gold.

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