Verbos de Cambio

Question 1

What are “verbos de cambio”?

Answer 1

Several verbs that express a change of state, which can usually be translated as “to become”.

Question 2

Ponerse + adjective

Answer 2

This expresses a physical or emotional change that is generally invouluntary, sudden, or temporary.

Question 3

Quedarse + adjective

Answer 3

This expresses a physical or emotional change that is often lasting and a consequence of another occurance.

Question 4

Volverse + adjective/noun

Answer 4

This expresses a change that is usually sudden and is applied frequently to changes in a person’s behavior or personality.

Question 5

Hacerse + adjective

Answer 5

This expresses a gradual change that is the of a passage of time. This can often be used in the same situation as volverse + adjective

Question 6

Hacerse + noun

Answer 6

This expresses a voluntary change in thinking, social status, or profession.

Question 7

Convertirse en + noun

Answer 7

This expresses a permenant and dramatic change.