No. 3,702 in Portuguese
virei
"Virei" means "I became" or "I turned" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Virei à direita na esquina.
I turned right at the corner.
In this sentence, "virei" is used to express that the subject turned or changed direction.
Estudei tanto que virei um especialista no assunto.
I studied so much that I became an expert on the subject.
Here, "virei" indicates a transformation or change in state, from a learner to an expert.
Depois de ouvir a música, virei fã imediatamente.
After hearing the song, I became a fan immediately.
In this context, "virei" shows a change in personal preference or allegiance toward becoming a fan.
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