What does devenir in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word devenir in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use devenir in Spanish.

The word devenir in Spanish means come about, become, transformation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word devenir

come about

verbo intransitivo (suceder)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Estaban pendientes en lo que devendría en el futuro.
They were waiting to see what would come about in the future.

become

verbo intransitivo (llegar a ser)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Si no se controla el sobrepeso puede devenir en obesidad.
If excess weight isn't controlled it can become obesity.

transformation

nombre masculino (proceso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El devenir de los acontecimientos avizora un futuro turbulento.
The transformation of events predicts a turbulent future.

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