Transformar
Example: La revolución logró transformar profundamente la estructura social del país.
Definition
"Transformar" means to change something completely or significantly, especially its form, appearance, or nature. It often implies a deep or fundamental alteration, such as how a revolution can transform the social structure of a country.
Etymology
The word "transformar" comes from the Latin verb "transformare," which combines "trans-" meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and "formare" meaning 'to form.' Did you know that the root "formare" relates to shaping or forming, so "transformar" literally means to change the form of something.
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"Transformar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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