To express "to become" when it involves a long process, effort, or a culminating transformation, use the phrase llegar a ser.
| The humble monk eventually became a saint. | El monje humilde llegó a ser santo. |
Translating literally to "to arrive to be," it emphasizes the journey and the final outcome, such as an ordinary person achieving a high status over time.
| Because of his compassion, the monk became a public figure. | Por su compasión, el monje llegó a ser una figura pública. |
Using "llegar a ser"
Follow llegar a ser with a noun or an adjective to describe the final status. Just remember to conjugate llegar to match the subject.
| Even though they were ordinary people, they became saints. | A pesar de que fueron personas ordinarias, llegaron a ser santos. |
When used with verbs like poder (to be able to), llegar stays in its infinitive form.
| A humble person can become a leader of the faith. | Una persona humilde puede llegar a ser un líder de la fe. |
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