Also means
to become
Usage Note
Convertir is stem-changing (e→ie in the present: convierto, conviertes, convierte) and takes en to express what something is turned into: convertir agua en vino. The reflexive convertirse en means 'to become' something different in nature, while volverse is used for a change in state or character. Convertir is also used for religious conversion.
Examples
"Quieren convertir el edificio en museo."
Natural Translation
They want to convert the building into a museum.
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