Empezó (en. Started)

/empeˈθo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To initiate or commence something.
She started studying for the exam.
Ella empezó a estudiar para el examen.
To take the first step in a process.
The project started last year.
El proyecto empezó el año pasado.
To establish a new principle or start.
The party started very late.
La fiesta empezó muy tarde.

Etymology

From the Latin 'empendere', which means 'to set in motion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

start from scratch
To initiate something from the start.
empezar de cero
there's no better time to start
It’s always a good time to start.
no hay mejor momento para empezar
start from the beginning
To begin from the base or from the fundamentals.
empezar por el principio

Related Words

start
Verb that means to initiate or begin something.
empezar
beginning
Noun that refers to the start of something.
comienzo
initiated
Adjective that describes something that has been started.
iniciado

Slang Meanings

To begin something with enthusiasm.
He always started the parties with a lot of energy.
Él siempre empezó las fiestas con mucha energía.
To start doing something without further preparation.
She started playing guitar without knowing anything.
Ella empezó a tocar la guitarra sin saber nada.