Inició (en. Started)

/iniˈθjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The moment or phase in which something begins.
The start of the work was in January.
El inicio de la obra fue en enero.
The action of starting something.
The start of the project was delayed.
El inicio del proyecto se retrasó.
The initial part of a text or speech.
The beginning of the book is very interesting.
El inicio del libro es muy interesante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'initium', which means 'beginning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good start
A good way to start something.
buen inicio
beginning of the year
The beginning of a new calendar year.
inicio de año
start of classes
The period when classes begin at an educational institution.
inicio de clases

Related Words

to start
To begin or give start to something.
iniciar
beginning
The act of starting.
inicio

Slang Meanings

I start very active.
The party had a very lively start.
La fiesta tuvo un inicio muy movido.
An unexpected start.
The beginning of the presentation was surprising.
El inicio de la presentación fue sorprendente.