become

convertirse en, volverse

Pasar a ser algo distinto o adquirir una cualidad nueva.

En inglés sencillo: To start to be something different, or to develop a new quality.

• He wants to become a doctor.
• The sky became dark.
• They have become close friends.

Cómo se usa: become + adjective (The road became narrow.); become + noun (She became a teacher.)

Sinónimos: turn into, grow

Expresiones frecuentes: become a doctor, become clear, become friends, become an adult

favorecer, sentar bien

Hacer que alguien se vea bien, especialmente una prenda de ropa o un estilo.

En inglés sencillo: To look attractive on someone, especially when describing clothes or a style.

• That hat becomes you.
• The new hairstyle became her beautifully.
• A warm smile becomes him.

Cómo se usa: become someone (That shade of blue becomes you.)

Sinónimos: suit, flatter

Expresiones frecuentes: become someone, really become someone

convenir a, corresponder a

Ser adecuado para alguien por su posición o su carácter.

En inglés sencillo: To be suitable for someone because of their position or character.

• Such behavior does not become a leader.
• It did not become him to mock his guests.
• She acted with the dignity that becomes a queen.

Cómo se usa: become someone (Such rudeness does not become a leader.); it becomes someone to do something (It does not become a judge to show such anger.)

Sinónimos: befit, suit

Expresiones frecuentes: become a leader, become someone