Example: El niño quiere venir a ser médico cuando crezca.
Definition
"Venir a ser" is a Spanish verbal expression meaning to become or to grow into a certain state or profession over time. It implies a gradual change or development, as in the example where a child wants to 'venir a ser' a doctor when grown up.
The phrase "venir a ser" combines the verb 'venir' (to come) and the verb 'ser' (to be). It literally means 'to come to be,' reflecting the idea of coming into a new state or role. This expression highlights the process of transformation or becoming something new.
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"Venir a ser" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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