Emprender (en. Undertake)

/emprendeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To start a journey, project, or activity.

I decided to undertake a journey through Europe.

Decidí emprender un viaje por Europa.

To assume responsibilities or risks to carry something out.

It is important to undertake the business with confidence.

Es importante emprender el negocio con confianza.

To begin an action or task with determination.

She wants to undertake a new professional career.

Ella quiere emprender una nueva carrera profesional.

From Latin 'imprehendere', which means 'to seize' or 'to take'.

undertake an adventure

To start an exciting and risky project or activity.

emprender una aventura

undertake flight

To begin a journey or outing, often metaphorically.

emprender el vuelo

undertake the march

To initiate the path towards a destination or purpose.

emprender la marcha

company

Economic or commercial activity aimed at making a profit.

empresa

entrepreneur

A person who initiates and organizes a project or business.

emprendedor

Undertaking in the business world.

Many young people today choose to undertake rather than work for someone else.

Muchos jóvenes hoy en día eligen emprender en lugar de trabajar para alguien más.

Taking the initiative in a project.

That person is always ready to undertake any challenge.

Esa persona siempre está lista para emprender cualquier reto.