Empecé (en. I started)

/empeθe/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Form of the verb empezar in the first person singular of the simple perfect preterite.

Yesterday I started reading a new book.

Ayer empecé a leer un nuevo libro.

Used to indicate the beginning of a process or activity.

I started my professional career five years ago.

Empecé mi carrera profesional hace cinco años.

Used to talk about the moment when something begins.

When I started studying Spanish, I didn't know anything.

Cuando empecé a estudiar español, no sabía nada.

From the verb 'empezar', of Latin origin 'incipere'.

start from scratch

To begin something without any prior foundation.

empezar de cero

I don't know where to start

Expression indicating confusion about how to start a task.

no sé por dónde empezar

to start with the roof of the house

To act illogically, starting with what should be last.

empezar la casa por el tejado

beginning

The start of an action or event.

comienzo

start

The moment or place where something begins.

inicio

kickoff

The act of starting something, especially a motor or activity.

arranque

To start something without having a clear plan.

I decided to start exercising without knowing how to organize myself.

Decidí empecé a hacer ejercicio sin saber cómo organizarme.

To start a conversation or relationship.

When I saw him, I knew it was time to start talking.

Cuando lo vi, supe que era hora de empecé hablando.