This is the 12618th most frequent Portuguese word.
tornei
"Tornei" means "I became" or "I turned into."
The word 'tornei' is used here as the past form of the verb 'tornar-se', meaning 'to become.' It represents a change in state or being.
Tornei-me mais confiante após praticar bastante.
I became more confident after practicing a lot.
In this case, 'tornei' functions within the verb 'tornar' as 'to turn (something) into (something else),' indicating transformation.
Ontem tornei um simples pedaço de madeira em um belo objeto artesanal.
Yesterday I turned a simple piece of wood into a beautiful crafts object.
Here, 'tornei-me' conveys the act of becoming a member or participant, emphasizing personal involvement in the action.