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    Comenzaron (en. They started)

    /ko.me.nθa.ɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To initiate something.
    They began studying for the exams.
    Ellos comenzaron a estudiar para los exámenes.
    To start an event or process.
    The band began to play at eight.
    La banda comenzó a tocar a las ocho.
    To begin performing an activity.
    They began planning the vacation since January.
    Comenzaron a planear las vacaciones desde enero.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cominitiare', which means to initiate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    began the countdown
    They initiated the preparation for an upcoming event.
    comenzaron la cuenta regresiva
    began the project
    They started working on a task or activity.
    comenzaron el proyecto
    began the discussion
    They started a debate or conversation.
    comenzaron la discusión

    Related Words

    begin
    To initiate or give rise to something.
    comenzar
    beginning
    The action of starting something.
    comienzo
    initiator
    A person or thing that initiates a process.
    comenzador

    Slang Meanings

    To start something important
    This year I decided to start well, so I began studying from the first day.
    Este año me propuse comenzar bien, así que empecé a estudiar desde el primer día.
    To begin in a spectacular manner
    The show began with fireworks.
    El show comenzó con fuegos artificiales.