become
verbStart to have a new role, identity or characteristic.
- tornar
Tornar-se is common for changes of role or character. Ficar often describes a resulting state or feeling.
She became a respected researcher.
Ela se tornou uma pesquisadora respeitada.
become
verbTo enter a new state, often an emotion or a physical condition.
- ficar
The adjective agrees with its subject: ele ficou nervoso; ela ficou nervosa.
She got nervous before the interview.
Ela ficou nervosa antes da entrevista.
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