Questions & Answers about Ele tornou-se amigável e agradável.
Both amigável and agradável end in -vel. How does this suffix work here?
How would we make these adjectives plural if the sentence was about Eles (They)?
Adjectives ending in -el drop the -l and add -is in the plural. For words ending in -ável, the plural ending is -áveis. The sentence would be: Eles tornaram-se amigáveis e agradáveis.
Why use tornou-se for 'became' instead of ficou?
The reflexive verb tornar-se is used for lasting transformations in someone's character, identity, or profession. Because becoming friendly and pleasant describes a significant, steady shift in his personality, tornou-se fits perfectly. Ficar is generally used for temporary states or sudden emotional reactions.
Why is there an accent mark on the second-to-last syllable of amigável and agradável?