Emprendieron (en. They undertook)

[em-pɾen-'di-eɾon]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To start something with momentum and determination.
They embarked on a long and difficult journey.
Emprendieron un viaje largo y difícil.
To initiate a project or a business.
They started a new business in the city center.
Emprendieron un nuevo negocio en el centro de la ciudad.
To carry out an action or a plan.
They began the construction of a new building.
Emprendieron la construcción de un nuevo edificio.

Etymology

From the verb 'emprender', which comes from the Latin 'imprehendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they embarked on the search
They initiated the search for something specific.
emprendieron la búsqueda
they took flight
They began an aerial journey.
emprendieron el vuelo
they embarked on the journey
They started a journey to a destination.
emprendieron el camino

Related Words

to undertake
To start or begin something.
emprender
undertaking
The act of initiating a project or business.
emprendimiento
entrepreneur
A person who undertakes a project or business.
emprendedor

Slang Meanings

To take the initiative to do something.
That person always undertakes innovative projects.
Esa persona siempre emprende proyectos innovadores.