Verbs of Change

Question 1

What are verbs of change?
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Answer 1

• Verbs that mean something like ‘to become’

Question 2

When do you use ponerse?
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Answer 2

• Used for involuntary, uncontrollable reactions
  me pongo nervioso (I get nervous)

Question 3

When do you use volverse?
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Answer 3

• Used for sudden and profound changes, often negative
  El se vuelve loco

Question 4

When do you use hacerse?
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Answer 4

• Used for changes that have been accomplished thanks to ones own effort and ideological choices
  Se ha hecho rico (he has become rich)

Question 5

When do you use quedarse?
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Answer 5

• Mainly for physical ailments and life changing events
  Maria se ha quedado embarazada (maria has gotten preganant)