adjective/verb (past participle)
convertido
1. changed from one form, state, or religion to another
He converted to Christianity last year.
Ele se converteu ao cristianismo no ano passado.
2. transformed or adapted for a different purpose or use
The old warehouse was converted into luxury apartments.
O antigo armazém foi convertido em apartamentos de luxo.
3. changed from one unit of measurement or currency to another
I converted dollars to euros at the airport.
Eu converti dólares em euros no aeroporto.
4. in sports, successfully completed an attempt to score
The player converted the penalty kick into a goal.
O jogador converteu o chute de penalidade em gol.
5. a person who has changed their religion or beliefs
She is a recent convert to Buddhism.
Ela é uma convertida recente ao budismo.
In Brazil, the term 'convertido' is frequently used in religious contexts, particularly relating to evangelical Christianity, which has grown significantly. It can also appear in real estate and business contexts. In the USA, 'converted' is commonly used in tech and business to describe digital transformations or unit conversions.
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