Emprendió (en. Undertook)
/empren'djo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To take the initiative to start a project or activity.
She started a new food business.
Ella emprendió un nuevo negocio de comida.
To undertake a journey or an adventure.
The group embarked on a trip to the mountains.
El grupo emprendió un viaje hacia las montañas.
To carry out an effort, generally related to a challenge or difficulty.
She undertook a difficult task that required a lot of dedication.
Emprendió una tarea difícil que requería mucha dedicación.
Etymology
From the verb emprender, which comes from the Latin 'impraendere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
began the journey
Started a journey or route.
emprendió la marcha
took flight
Embarked on a new adventure or getaway.
emprendió el vuelo
there is no entrepreneurship without risk
Indicates that any initiative involves certain risks.
no hay emprendimiento sin riesgo
Related Words
entrepreneur
A person who initiates projects or businesses.
emprendedor
entrepreneurship
The action and effect of undertaking, especially a business.
emprendimiento
to undertake
To initiate or launch something.
emprender
Slang Meanings
To throw oneself into doing something risky.
She decided to undertake despite the dangers.
Decidió emprender a pesar de los peligros.
To start something important with a lot of energy.
She is going to undertake a big and exciting project.
Va a emprender un proyecto grande y emocionante.