tornam-se

become

→ tornar
phrase Rare #39,959
become Third-person plural of tornar-se, used when people or things change into a different state or condition.
PO: Com o tempo, eles tornam-se mais confiantes.
EN: Over time, they become more confident.

Poucas flores tornam-se frutos.

Few flowers become fruit.

Quando os atores decidem se tornar músicos, geralmente tornam-se logo limitados.

When actors decide to become musicians, they usually become limited very quickly.

No outono, as folhas tornam-se amarelas.

In autumn, the leaves turn yellow.

E mesmo os estranhos tornam-se, os nossos simpatizantes quando temos dinheiro.

And even strangers become our supporters when we have money.

— Gangues de Wasseypur - Parte 1 (2012)