Become vs Ser
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Become
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1
Ser
Top 1000 (muito comum)
| Become | Ser | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈkʌm/","/bɪˈkʌmz/","/bɪˈkeɪm/","/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈkʌm/","/bɪˈkʌmz/","/bɪˈkeɪm/","/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //seɹ//🇺🇸 //sɛr// |
| Significado | to change into something else or start being something | To be or exist. |
| Exemplo | I want to become a doctor when I grow up. | Yo quiero ser doctor. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | - |
| Colocações | become a leader, become friends, become successful, become aware, become possible | ser feliz, ser importante, ser necesario |
| Antônimos | remain, stay, continue | no ser, dejar de ser |
| Erros comuns | Confused 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 uso | Use '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.