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Ese actor famoso se ha vuelto loco.

Ese actor famoso se ha vuelto loco.
That famous actor has gone crazy.
From Lesson 221:Deep character changes (volverse)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about Ese actor famoso se ha vuelto loco.

Why do we use 'se ha vuelto' here instead of 'se ha puesto'?
We use volverse for deep, lasting changes in a person's character, personality, or mental state, like going crazy (loco). If we used ponerse, it would imply a temporary mood or physical change, like getting nervous or turning red.
What happens if I drop the 'se' and just say 'ha vuelto'?
It would change the meaning entirely! Without the reflexive pronoun se, the verb volver means 'to return' or 'to go back'. By adding se, volverse becomes a verb of change meaning 'to become' or, in this case, 'to go' crazy.
Is the past participle of 'volverse' irregular?
Yes, it is! Instead of a regular ending, the past participle of volver and volverse is the highly irregular vuelto. This is why the sentence uses se ha vuelto instead of the incorrect 'se ha volvido'.
Does 'loco' change depending on who is going crazy?
Yes, because loco acts as an adjective describing the subject. Here it is masculine and singular to match ese actor famoso. If the sentence were about a famous actress, it would be 'Esa actriz famosa se ha vuelto loca.'

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