transformar

Senses

1. 1.

   to transform, to turn (into)

   to change someone or something into a different form or state

2. 2.

   to convert

   to change from one form, purpose, or system to another

3. 3.

   to revolutionize, to change dramatically

   to cause a profound or radical change in something

Examples

• "A internet transformou a maneira como nos comunicamos."

  The internet transformed the way we communicate.

• "Ela conseguiu transformar a empresa em poucos anos."

  She managed to transform the company in just a few years.

• "O amor pode transformar as pessoas."

  Love can transform people.

Usage

Common constructions include "transformar algo/alguém em" (to transform something/someone into) and the reflexive "transformar-se em" (to transform oneself into, to become). Often used with abstract concepts like vida, mundo, sociedade. Register is neutral, used in both formal and informal contexts.