Translating "getting"

Question

Hello all

I am wondering how I translate the word getting into Spanish in the context of becoming. Such as "my food is getting cold", or "I am getting sick" etc. Google translator gives these results,"mi comida se enfría" & "estoy enfermando" using two new verbs I do not know. What would be the common way Latin American Spanish speakers would communicate getting in this type of context. Hacerse?

Gracias

Answer 1

There are a number of ways to expressing 'getting' or becoming' in Spanish and the correct answer is often dependent on context. If you'd like to learn more, you may find this lesson interesting.

The Spanish Equivalent of 'to become' / 'to get'

Answer 2

Ponerse -- Mi comida se está poniendo fría o se pone fría.

Se puso enferma (She got sick)

Answer 3

Gracias for all the responses guys, I think I have a better grip on it now and the lesson really helped.

Answer 4

I see your particular question has already been answered, but you may be interested in a video lesson Paralee did on this matter, which will give you an idea of what Spanish words are appropriate in what senses of the word 'get' or 'become'. It's lesson 3.14: http://www.spanishdict.com/learn/show/85.

Answer 5

Adding to francobollo's answer, "Ponerse" is the reflexive form of "Poner" - which means "to put". In this context Ponerse means roughly "to become". It can also mean roughly "to begin".

Answer 6

I would also recommend reading this thread here.