Become vs Ser

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Become

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Ser

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 BecomeSer
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈkʌm/","/bɪˈkʌmz/","/bɪˈkeɪm/","/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈkʌm/","/bɪˈkʌmz/","/bɪˈkeɪm/","/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //seɹ//🇺🇸 //sɛr//
Significadoto change into something else or start being somethingTo be or exist.
ExemploI want to become a doctor when I grow up.Yo quiero ser doctor.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
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Nível CEFRA1-
Colocaçõesbecome a leader, become friends, become successful, become aware, become possibleser feliz, ser importante, ser necesario
Antônimosremain, stay, continueno ser, dejar de ser
Erros comunsConfused with 'become' vs 'became' - remember 'become' is present and 'became' is past., Using 'become' with an infinitive instead of a gerund (e.g., saying 'become to do' instead of 'become doing')., Incorrectly using 'become' without an object when one is needed (e.g., forgetting to say what they become).Confusing with 'estar', which indicates temporary states., Using wrong conjugations in different tenses., Omitting the subject in some contexts.
Notas de usoUse 'become' when discussing changes in state, condition, or identity. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly casual situations where simpler verbs might fit better.Used for existence or identity; avoid in very formal writing; essential in daily conversation.

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Perguntas frequentes: Become vs Ser

Qual é a diferença entre Become e Ser?

Become: to change into something else or start being something Ser: To be or exist.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Become: I want to become a doctor when I grow up. Ser: Yo quiero ser doctor.

Posso usar Become e Ser de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Become e Ser são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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