become

S1 W1

BrE /bɪˈkʌm/ AmE /bɪˈkʌm/

verb en → es

past became pp become ing becoming

1 CHANGE INTO [intransitive] A2

to change into a different state or condition

convertirse en, volverse

  • become + adj

Collocations become ill · become angry

  • She became very upset when she heard the news.

    Se volvió muy triste cuando escuchó la noticia.

2 START TO BE [intransitive] A1

to start to be a particular thing or person

empezar a ser, convertirse en

  • become + noun

Collocations become a doctor · become a parent

  • He became a father last year.

    Él se convirtió en padre el año pasado.

3 COME TO HAVE [intransitive] B1

to come to have a particular quality or feature

empezar a tener, adquirir

  • become + adj

Collocations become famous · become popular

  • The band became very popular after their first album.

    La banda se volvió muy popular después de su primer álbum.

4 COME TO BE [intransitive] B2

to come to be in a particular situation or position

venir a estar, terminar siendo

  • become + adj

Collocations become lost · become separated

  • They became lost in the forest.

    Se perdieron en el bosque.

5 COME TO BE SEEN AS [intransitive] B2

to come to be seen or regarded as something

venir a ser visto como, considerarse

  • become + adj

Collocations become known as · become recognized as

  • The town became known for its festivals.

    La ciudad se volvió conocida por sus festivales.

6 COME TO BE IN A POSITION [intransitive] B1

to come to be in a particular position or role

venir a estar en una posición, asumir un rol

  • become + noun

Collocations become president · become leader

  • She became the CEO of the company.

    Ella se convirtió en la directora ejecutiva de la empresa.

7 COME TO BE IN A STATE [intransitive] B1

to come to be in a particular state or condition

venir a estar en un estado, terminar siendo

  • become + adj

Collocations become sick · become tired

  • He became very tired after the long journey.

    Él se volvió muy cansado después del largo viaje.

8 COME TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP [intransitive] B2

to come to be in a particular relationship or connection with someone or something

venir a estar en una relación, terminar siendo

  • become + adj

Collocations become friends · become involved with

  • They became good friends over time.

    Con el tiempo se volvieron buenos amigos.