To say "to become"?

Question

One can use "hacerse", right?

He has become = El se ha hecho...

Like, to jokingly say about a friend, "Nope, se ha hecho un gringo". Would that be correct, or is there a better way to say it?

Or would, "Se ha convertido en un gringo" be better?

Answer 1

As Lazarus has correctly stated there is no singular/1:1 translation for that verb it will depend upon the context of the sentence

If you wanted to say

He became angry you would use the verb ponerse

= (El) Se pusó furioso

If you wanted to talk about becoming in the sense of becoming a doctor or a teacher you would use llegar a ser or hacerse Llegar a ser, If I remember correctly what Heidi once said, is used for becoming when the change takes place gradually or over a period of time whereas hacerse refers to changes that occur more quickly.This is a subtle but important distinction

(Ella) Llegó a ser una profesora hace cinco años = She became a teacher five years ago

If you are referring to ''things'' changing as opposed to people you would use the verb convertirse

You can find more information about this in Paralee's video lesson 3;14 to become with ponerse Here is a direct link to the lesson:

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I hope this helpsI

Answer 2

There is no single one-to-one translation for that verb. I suggest you check any of the thousands of previous threads about this topic, and also a good dictionary, which should have dozens of examples.

Lazarus, I typed become into the search box and no threads came up. Please advise. - Intense, May 31, 2011

Answer 3

From dictionary

hacerse (a teacher, a doctor) 2. volverse (boring, jealous, suspicious) 3. hacerse (old, difficult, stronger) 4. to become king -> convertirse en rey

Answer 4

Lazarus, I typed become into the search box and no threads came up. Please advise.

You're right! I guess there must be a mistake with this site's search. Try Google:

To become

Answer 5

I always use "llegar a ser".