Transformar
Example: La revolució va transformar completament la societat catalana.
Definition
"Transformar" means to change or convert something completely, often in a significant or fundamental way. It involves altering the form, appearance, or nature of something, as in the phrase 'La revolució va transformar completament la societat catalana,' where society was wholly changed.
Etymology
The word "transformar" comes from the Latin 'transformare,' which combines 'trans-' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and 'formare' meaning 'to form.' Did you know? The idea of 'transforming' originally implied changing shape or form, much like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
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