Inicien (en. Start)

/iniˈθjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To start or to initiate something.
It is necessary for them to start the project on time.
Es necesario que inicien el proyecto a tiempo.
To begin a process or activity.
I hope they begin the meeting without me.
Espero que inicien la reunión sin mí.
To commence an event or action.
I want them to start the event with a presentation.
Quiero que inicien el evento con una presentación.

Etymology

From Latin 'initiare', meaning to begin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

begin the debate
It means they start the discussion on a topic.
inicien el debate
begin the ceremony
Indicates they formally begin a ceremonial event.
inicien la ceremonia
begin the class
Reflects the start of a lesson in an educational setting.
inicien la clase

Related Words

to initiate
To start something.
iniciar
beginning
The beginning of something.
inicio
initiative
Proposal or action to start something.
iniciativa

Slang Meanings

To start something informally.
Let's start that party already.
Vamos a inicien esa fiesta de una vez.
To initiate something hastily.
Just start the task without overcomplicating it.
Solo inicien la tarea sin complicarse.