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    Empezar (en. Begin)

    [em-pe-'θar]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To commence something.
    I am going to start studying for the exam.
    Voy a empezar a estudiar para el examen.
    To initiate an activity.
    They started the meeting without me.
    Ellos empezaron la reunión sin mí.
    To start a process or action.
    It is time to begin the project.
    Es hora de empezar el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'implicare', which means 'to involve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to start from scratch
    To begin something without any background or from the beginning.
    empezar de cero
    to start the house from the roof
    To start something in a disorganized or inappropriate way.
    empezar la casa por el tejado
    one shouldn't start the house from the roof
    One should not make wrong decisions from the beginning.
    no hay que empezar la casa por el tejado

    Related Words

    beginning
    The beginning or start of something.
    comienzo
    to initiate
    To give beginning to something.
    iniciar
    start
    The moment when something begins.
    inicio

    Slang Meanings

    To start the party
    We are going to start the party as soon as everyone arrives.
    Vamos a empezar la fiesta en cuanto lleguen todos.
    To start something big
    Today I am going to start something big in my career.
    Hoy voy a empezar algo grande en mi carrera.