transformar

Definitions of transformar
  1. verb
    become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
    synonyms: alterar, alterarse, cambiar, desfigurar, desfigurarse, mudar, reformar, transformarse, variar
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    alternar
    go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
    adaptar, calzar, entallar, vestir
    fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited
    adaptar, calzar, entallar, vestir
    adjust to a specific need or market
    caer en, pasar
    pass into a specified state or condition
  2. verb
    change in outward structure or looks
    synonyms: convertir-se, transformarse, transmutar, trasmutar
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    tornar, volver
    undergo a change or development
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    cambiar, sufrir un cambio
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  3. verb
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
    synonyms: transformarse, transmutar, trasmutar
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    procesar, trabajar
    shape, form, or improve a material
    cultivar, labrar
    work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation
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    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    change completely the nature or appearance of
    synonyms: metamorfosearse, transfigurar
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    invertir
    change to the contrary
  5. verb
    shape, form, or improve a material
    synonyms: procesar, trabajar
    forjar, formar, fraguar, moldear
    make something, usually for a specific function
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    cultivar, labrar
    work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation
    arar, surcar
    to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
    azadonar, sachar
    dig with a hoe
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    transformarse, transmutar, trasmutar
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
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