commencement
BrE /ˈkɒm.məns.mənt/ AmE /ˈkɑːm.mən.səm/
noun en → es
the beginning of an event, period, or process
inicio, comienzo
- at the commencement of something
Collocations commencement of a project · commencement of studies
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The ceremony marks the commencement of their academic careers.
La ceremonia marca el comienzo de sus carreras académicas.
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
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The university holds its commencement in May.
La universidad celebra su ceremonia de graduación en mayo.