inception

BrE /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ AmE /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/

noun en → es

1 BEGINNING [singular] B2

the beginning of something; the start or origin of an idea, project, etc.

inicio, comienzo, origen

  • at the inception of sth

Collocations inception of a project · inception of an idea

  • The company's inception was in 1985.

    La empresa comenzó en 1985.

2 ENTRY [singular] C1

the moment when someone or something officially becomes part of a group, organization, etc.; the act of admitting someone into membership.

ingreso, admisión, incorporación

  • inception of sb/sth

Collocations inception of a new member · inception into the club

  • The student's inception into the university was celebrated.

    La incorporación del estudiante a la universidad fue celebrada.

3 MIND [singular] C1

the state of being aware or conscious of something; the moment when someone becomes aware of an idea, feeling, etc.

conciencia, percepción, momento de darse cuenta

  • inception of sth

Collocations inception of a thought · inception of an emotion

  • The inception of the idea was sudden and unexpected.

    La percepción de la idea fue súbita e inesperada.

4 PROJECT [singular] C1

the initial phase or stage of a project, often involving planning and preparation.

fase inicial, etapa de planificación

  • inception of sth

Collocations inception phase of a project · initial inception stage

  • The company is currently in the inception phase of its new venture.

    La empresa actualmente está en la fase inicial de su nueva aventura.

5 LEGAL [singular] C1

the formal beginning or establishment of a legal entity, such as a company or organization.

constitución, establecimiento legal

  • inception of sth

Collocations legal inception of a corporation · official inception of an organization

  • The legal inception of the company was completed last month.

    La constitución legal de la empresa se completó el mes pasado.

6 SCIENTIFIC [singular] C1

the moment when a scientific experiment or study begins; the start of data collection.

inicio del experimento, comienzo de la recopilación de datos

  • inception of sth

Collocations scientific inception point · data collection inception

  • The scientific inception of the study was marked by the first data entry.

    El inicio del estudio se marcó por la primera entrada de datos.

7 ART [singular] C1

the moment when an artist begins to work on a piece of art; the start of the creative process.

inicio del proceso creativo, momento de comenzar la obra

  • inception of sth

Collocations artistic inception moment · creative inception phase

  • The artist's inception of the painting was inspired by a dream.

    El inicio del cuadro por parte del artista fue inspirado por un sueño.

8 SPORT [singular] C1

the moment when a sports season or event officially begins; the start of competition.

inicio de la temporada, comienzo del evento deportivo

  • inception of sth

Collocations season inception · event inception

  • The season's inception was marked by a thrilling opening match.

    El inicio de la temporada se marcó por un emocionante partido inaugural.