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    Emprendía (en. Undertook)

    /em.pɾenˈdi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To start a project or activity in a determined manner.
    She was starting a new pastry business.
    Ella emprendía un nuevo negocio de repostería.
    To take the initiative to do something.
    He was undertaking a journey to the south.
    Emprendía un viaje hacia el sur.
    To carry out a task or activity responsibly.
    The teacher was enthusiastically undertaking the teaching of mathematics.
    El maestro emprendía la enseñanza de la matemáticas con entusiasmo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imprendere', which means 'to take, to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to undertake the flight
    To begin a new stage or adventure.
    emprender el vuelo
    to undertake the march
    To initiate a trip or journey.
    emprender la marcha
    to undertake a cause
    To take on a project or mission, a cause or struggle.
    emprender una causa

    Related Words

    entrepreneur
    A person who undertakes, who is innovative and takes risks.
    emprendedor
    entrepreneurship
    The action of undertaking; development of an economic activity.
    emprendimiento
    feasible
    That can be undertaken; that is feasible to carry out.
    emprendible

    Slang Meanings

    To take decisive action.
    When you have an idea, undertake it without thinking!
    Cuando tienes una idea, ¡emprendía sin pensarlo!
    To initiate a project boldly.
    She is always embarking on new adventures.
    Ella siempre está emprendiendo nuevas aventuras.