To describe a profound, lasting change in personality or character, use the reflexive verb volverse (to become) followed by an adjective.
Unlike hacerse (which often implies a voluntary lifestyle change), volverse is used for deeper, usually involuntary internal shifts.
Remember to use the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se) that matches the subject. The adjective that follows must also agree with the subject in gender and number.
Because these character shifts are typically viewed as completed events, you'll frequently see volverse in past tenses like the present perfect (se ha vuelto) or the preterite (se volvió).
| Before she was nice, but now she has become very selfish. | Antes era simpática, pero ahora se ha vuelto muy egoísta. |
| That famous actor has gone crazy. | Ese actor famoso se ha vuelto loco. |
| Ten years ago, my grandfather became selfish and distrustful. | Hace diez años, mi abuelo se volvió egoísta y desconfiado. |
| Before he was a harsh father, but now he has become understanding. | Antes era un padre duro, pero ahora se ha vuelto comprensivo. |
| With age, my aunt has become more understanding and tolerant. | Con la edad, mi tía se ha vuelto más comprensiva y tolerante. |
| The wild animal suddenly became aggressive. | El animal salvaje se volvió agresivo de repente. |
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