se tornó

became

→ se
phrase Rare #44,166
became Often used to describe a change in state, condition, or nature.
SP: La situación se tornó complicada.
EN: The situation became complicated.

La ironía es el primer indicio de que la conciencia se tornó consciente.

Irony is the first indication that consciousness has become conscious.

Mi padre se tornó una fiera cuando me vio acompañado por ella.

My father turned into a wild beast when he saw me accompanied by her.

La batalla rápidamente se tornó feroz y sangrienta.

The battle quickly turned fierce and bloody.

La tormenta se tornó aún más violenta.

The storm became even more violent.

La nieve se tornó agua.

The snow turned to water.