What is the Spanish word for "become"?

Learn how to say "become" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

become

Spanish

convertirse en

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Alternative translations of "become"

llegar a ser
volverse
hacerse

Examples of how to use "become" in Spanish

English
Caterpillars will become beautiful butterflies.
Spanish
Las orugas se convertirán en hermosas mariposas.
English
I become nervous before exams.
Spanish
Me pongo nervioso antes de los exámenes.
English
She became a doctor last year.
Spanish
Ella se convirtió en doctora el año pasado.
English
They are becoming close friends.
Spanish
Se están convirtiendo en amigos muy cercanos.
English
He has become more confident recently.
Spanish
Él se ha vuelto más seguro de sí mismo recientemente.

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