Empiezan (en. They begin)

/em'pjeθan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To initiate or to start something.
They start the meeting at three o'clock.
Ellos empiezan la reunión a las tres.
To begin a process or activity.
Classes start next week.
Las clases empiezan la próxima semana.
To start doing something.
They always start their projects with a lot of energy.
Siempre empiezan sus proyectos con mucha energía.

Etymology

From the Latin 'incipere', which means to begin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they start to yield results
Indicates that something begins to show effectiveness.
empiezan a dar resultados
they start from scratch
Means that something is initiated without using any previous resources.
empiezan desde cero
they begin to be noticeable
Refers to the fact that the effects or results of something begin to be seen.
empiezan a notarse

Related Words

begin
To initiate something.
comenzar
initiate
To start a process or activity.
iniciar
kick off
To start functioning or to be carried out.
arrancar

Slang Meanings

To start something quickly.
Let's start now, I hope nothing gets stuck.
Vamos a empezar ya, ojalá no se me atore nada.
To do something for the first time.
Let's start practicing the language now.
Vamos a empezar a practicar el idioma ahora.