What is 'tornar-se' called in English?

'tornar-se' in English is called "Become". Become refers to: Começar a ser algo ou mudar para um novo estado, condição ou identidade.

How do you pronounce 'Become' and 'tornar-se'?

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What is an example sentence for Become in Portuguese?

English: "She wants to become a doctor." | Portuguese: "Ela quer tornar-se médica."

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English to Portuguese Dictionary

become Meaning in Portuguese (become significado em português)

tornar-se, ficar

tornar-se in English:become

IPA:tɔʁˈnaʁsi

Phonetic:tôr-nâr-se

Plural: none

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de become em português é tornar-se, ficar. (Começar a ser algo ou mudar para um novo estado, condição ou identidade.)

Usage Note: Verbo auxiliar, geralmente seguido por um adjetivo ou substantivo.

Definitions of Become

1
verb
tornar-se
To start to be something or to change into a new state, condition, or identity.
Começar a ser algo ou mudar para um novo estado, condição ou identidade.
2
verb
ficar
To look attractive on someone or to be appropriate and fitting for a particular person or situation.
Parecer atraente em alguém ou ser apropriado e adequado para uma pessoa ou situação específica.

Example Sentences

casual

“She wants to become a doctor.”

Ela quer tornar-se médica.

casual

“The weather has become much colder.”

O tempo ficou muito mais frio.

formal

“It has become clear that changes are needed.”

Tornou-se claro que são necessárias mudanças.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

vir a sertransformar-se

In English:

turn grow getcome to be

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

permanecer

In English:

remain stay continue

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularbecomes

past tensebecame

past participlebecome

present participlebecoming

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

become ofphrasal_verb

What has happened to someone or something.

become accustomed tocollocation

To get used to something.

become aware ofcollocation

To realize or notice something.