Breakdown of Él quería cuidar la naturaleza, así que se hizo vegetariano.
él
he
querer
to want
cuidar
to take care of
vegetariano
vegetarian
Questions & Answers about Él quería cuidar la naturaleza, así que se hizo vegetariano.
Why do we use 'se hizo' here instead of 'se volvió' for 'became'?
Hacerse is used when a change is voluntary, intentional, or the result of a conscious decision. Becoming a vegetarian is an active choice, often based on ideology, which perfectly fits hacerse. Volverse is usually for involuntary or sudden changes in personality or condition (like going crazy, volverse loco).
Why is it 'quería' instead of 'quiso'?
Why is there a 'la' before 'naturaleza'? In English we just say 'nature'.
In Spanish, when you talk about abstract concepts or things in a general sense (like nature, love, or peace), you must use the definite article (el, la, los, las). So, 'nature' as a general concept translates to la naturaleza.