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"Transform" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "transformarse", and "turn into" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "convertirse en". Learn more about the difference between "transform" and "turn into" below.
transform(
trahns
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form
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. transformarse
When he drank the potion, he transformed into a wolf.Cuando tomó la poción se transformó en un lobo.
b. convertirse
These cells may eventually transform into cancer cells.Estas células al final pueden convertirse en células cancerosas.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. transformar
On this show they transform your tiny house into a mansion.En este programa, transforma la casita de uno en una mansión.
turn into(
tuhrn
ihn
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tu
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. convertirse en
My little brother has grown so much he's turned into a real giant.Mi hermanito ha crecido tanto que se ha convertido en un verdadero gigante.
b. transformarse en
I can't believe this little seed will turn into a sequoia.No puedo creer que esta semillita se va a transformar en secoya.
a. dar vuelta en
Turn into the next street; my house is the one at the end.Da vuelta en la siguiente calle; mi casa está al fondo.
