begin
BrE /bɪˈɡɪn/ AmE /bɪˈɡɪn/
verb en → es
past began pp begun ing beginning
to start doing something or to make something start
empezar, iniciar
- begin (doing) sth
- begin sb/sth
Collocations begin a new job · begin the meeting
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The concert begins at 8 o'clock.
El concierto comienza a las 8.
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She began working as a teacher last year.
Ella comenzó a trabajar como maestra el año pasado.
to be the time when something starts or begins
empezar, comenzar
- begin (at) + time
Collocations The movie begins at 9 PM. · The class begins at 8 AM.
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Classes begin at 8:30 in the morning.
Las clases comienzan a las 8:30 de la mañana.
to be in a particular state or condition at the start of something
empezar, comenzar
- begin (as) + adj/noun
Collocations The project began as a small idea. · She began her career as an intern.
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He began his speech by thanking everyone for coming.
Él comenzó su discurso agradeciendo a todos por venir.
Idioms
empezar a entender algo
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After much discussion, he began to see the light.
Después de mucho debate, él comenzó a entender.
empezar a comprender
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She began to understand the importance of teamwork.
Ella comenzó a entender la importancia del trabajo en equipo.
empezar con
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Let's begin with the basics.
Comencemos con las bases.