Empezando (en. Starting)

/em.peˈθan.do/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To initiate or commence something.
I am starting a new project at work.
Estoy empezando un nuevo proyecto en el trabajo.
To begin to perform an action.
They are starting to build the new road.
Están empezando a construir la nueva carretera.
To start an activity or event.
The movie is starting now.
La película está empezando ahora.

Etymology

From the verb 'empezar', which comes from the Latin 'incipĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Starting again
To initiate something again.
empezando de nuevo
Starting to see results
To begin to notice the results of an effort.
empezando a ver resultados
Starting with the basics
To start from the fundamentals.
empezando por lo básico

Related Words

start
To initiate or commence something.
empezar
beginning
The moment something begins.
inicio
commencement
Initial point of a process.
comienzo

Slang Meanings

To start doing something without planning.
I'm going to start exercising, but I don't have a clear plan.
Voy a empezar a hacer ejercicio, pero no tengo un plan claro.
To get going or to start, usually informally.
Come on, we are already starting the party!
Vamos, que ya vamos empezando la fiesta!