commencement

BrE /ˈkɒm.məns.mənt/ AmE /ˈkɑːm.mən.səm/

noun en → es

1 STARTING POINT [singular] B2

the beginning of an event, period, or process

inicio, comienzo

  • at the commencement of something

Collocations commencement of a project · commencement of studies

  • The ceremony marks the commencement of their academic careers.

    La ceremonia marca el comienzo de sus carreras académicas.

2 GRADUATION [singular] C1

a formal ceremony at which students receive their degrees or diplomas after completing a course of study

graduación, ceremonia de graduación

  • commencement ceremony

Collocations commencement speech · commencement season

  • The university holds its commencement in May.

    La universidad celebra su ceremonia de graduación en mayo.