Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
convertible
Pronunciation
IPA/kombeɾˈtiβle/
Meaning
- masculine nounconvertible
Example
Compré un convertible el año pasado.
I bought a convertible last year.
More examples
¿Quieres conducir mi convertible mañana?
Do you want to drive my convertible tomorrow?
Core concept
Open-top car with a retractable roof.
Common phrases
comprar un convertible
buy a convertible
alquilar un convertible para el fin de semana
rent a convertible for the weekend
conducir un convertible
drive a convertible
Similar words
descapotable: Neutral, everyday open-top car with a folding or retractable roof.
cabrio: Casual, informal open-top car with a simple folding or removable roof.
roadster: Two-seat sports car designed for open-air driving, typically with a retractable roof.
cabriolet: Stylish, French-influenced open-top car with a folding roof.
Definition in Spanish
Automóvil cuyo techo puede plegarse o retirarse para permitir conducir al aire libre.
Word origin
The Spanish form comes from the adjective convertible, traced to Latin convertere 'turn, change', and the vehicle sense follows English automotive usage.
Usage tips
- When used alone as a noun, convertible typically takes masculine agreement (un convertible), mirroring the implied noun coche.
Opposites
- berlinasedannoun
Related words
- convertirconvertverb
- conversiónconversionnoun