Become in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'become' is 'llegar a ser', pronounced yeh-GAHR ah SEHR (IPA: /ʝeˈɣaɾ a seɾ/). It is a B2-level verb.
Pronunciation: yeh-GAHR ah SEHR
| Spanish | llegar a ser |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | yeh-GAHR ah SEHR · /ʝeˈɣaɾ a seɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B2 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'llegar a ser'
- Quiero llegar a ser médico algún día.
I want to become a doctor someday. - Ella llegó a ser presidenta de la empresa.
She became president of the company. - Con los años, llegamos a ser buenos amigos.
Over the years, we became good friends. - ¿Crees que llegarás a ser famoso?
Do you think you will become famous?
Common Phrases with 'llegar a ser'
- hacerse rico
to become rich - volverse loco
to go crazy - convertirse en
to turn into
How to Use 'llegar a ser'
Spanish has no single verb for 'become' — the choice depends on the type of change: llegar a ser = gradual achievement over time; hacerse = change through effort or choice (se hizo rico); volverse = involuntary or sudden change (se volvió loco); convertirse en + noun = transformation (se convirtió en un líder). Only llegar conjugates here: llego, llegué, llegará.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
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'Become' in Spanish is 'llegar a ser', pronounced yeh-GAHR ah SEHR.
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