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transforming

[/trænzˈfɔːrmɪŋ/]
verb (present participle/gerund)
transformando
1. causing something to change in nature, form, or appearance
The new technology is transforming the industry.
A nova tecnologia está transformando a indústria.
2. converting one form or substance into another
The caterpillar is transforming into a butterfly.
A lagarta está se transformando em uma borboleta.
3. making a significant change in someone's life or character
This experience was transforming for her personal growth.
Esta experiência foi transformadora para seu crescimento pessoal.
Synonyms
changingconvertingalteringmodifyingrevolutionizing
Antonyms
preservingmaintainingkeepingstaying

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transformando
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
transformando
same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
transformando
same as general Brazilian
Portugal
transformando
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

transforming from rags to riches - passando de pobre a rico
transforming into a new person - se tornando uma nova pessoa
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