become
BrE /bɪˈkʌm/ AmE /bɪˈkʌm/
verb en → es
past became pp become ing becoming
to change into a different state or condition
convertirse en, volverse
- become + adj
Collocations become ill · become angry
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She became very upset when she heard the news.
Se volvió muy triste cuando escuchó la noticia.
to start to be a particular thing or person
empezar a ser, convertirse en
- become + noun
Collocations become a doctor · become a parent
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He became a father last year.
Él se convirtió en padre el año pasado.
to come to have a particular quality or feature
empezar a tener, adquirir
- become + adj
Collocations become famous · become popular
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The band became very popular after their first album.
La banda se volvió muy popular después de su primer álbum.
to come to be in a particular situation or position
venir a estar, terminar siendo
- become + adj
Collocations become lost · become separated
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They became lost in the forest.
Se perdieron en el bosque.
to come to be seen or regarded as something
venir a ser visto como, considerarse
- become + adj
Collocations become known as · become recognized as
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The town became known for its festivals.
La ciudad se volvió conocida por sus festivales.
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
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She became the CEO of the company.
Ella se convirtió en la directora ejecutiva de la empresa.
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
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He became very tired after the long journey.
Él se volvió muy cansado después del largo viaje.
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
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They became good friends over time.
Con el tiempo se volvieron buenos amigos.