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"Convertir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to turn into", and "revertir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to revert to". Learn more about the difference between "convertir" and "revertir" below.
convertir(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to change into
El trabajo lo había convertido en un hombre aburrido.Work had changed him into a boring man.
a. to convert
Los misioneros convirtieron al catolicismo a muchos nativos en África.The missionaries converted many natives in Africa to Catholicism.
5. (sports)
a. to score (in soccer and basketball)
El jugador convirtió el penal.The player scored the penalty kick.
b. to convert (in American football and rugby)
Convirtió el ensayo y anotó dos puntos más para su equipo.He converted the try and scored two extra points for his team.
convertirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to turn into
El pueblecito de pescadores se ha convertido en un lugar turístico.The small fishing village has turned into a tourist resort.
a. to convert to
Me convertí al judaísmo para casarme con mi amada.I converted to Judaism to marry my love.
revertir(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to revert to
El juguete se hincha con el agua y después revierte a su tamaño normal.The toy inflates with water and then reverts to its normal size.
2. (legal)
a. to revert to
El empresario firmó un contrato para revertir la propiedad a su dueño original.The business owner signed a contract to revert the property to the original owner.
a. to be to the
Operarse revertirá en beneficio del paciente porque el dolor desaparecerá.Having an operation will be to the benefit of the patient because the pain will go down.
b. to end up in
Los juegos de mesa siempre revierten en enfrentamientos entre los jugadores.Board games always end up in arguments between the players.
