became

S2 W1

BrE /bɪˈkeɪm/ AmE /bɪˈkeɪm/

verb en → es

past became pp become

1 BECOME [intransitive] A2

to start to be something or someone, especially as a result of an event or change

convertirse en, volverse, llegar a ser

  • become + adjective

Collocations became famous · became successful

  • She became a doctor after graduating from medical school.

    Se convirtió en médico después de graduarse de la escuela de medicina.

2 BECOME [intransitive] A2

to start to be in a particular state or condition, especially as a result of an event or change

volverse, llegar a estar en un estado

  • become + adjective

Collocations became angry · became tired

  • He became very upset when he heard the news.

    Se puso muy disgustado cuando escuchó la noticia.

1 BECOME [transitive] A2

to start to be something or someone, especially as a result of an event or change (transitive)

convertirse en, volverse, llegar a ser

  • become + noun

Collocations became friends · became enemies

  • They became good friends after their trip.

    Se volvieron buenos amigos después de su viaje.

2 BECOME [transitive] A2

to start to be in a particular state or condition, especially as a result of an event or change (transitive)

volverse, llegar a estar en un estado

  • become + adjective

Collocations became angry · became tired

  • She became ill after the accident.

    Se enfermó después del accidente.