onset

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɒn.set/ AmE /ˈɑːn.set/

noun en → es

1 BEGINNING [singular] B2

the beginning of something, especially a disease or medical condition

inicio, comienzo

  • onset of something

Collocations onset of symptoms · onset of a disease

  • The onset of the illness was sudden.

    El inicio de la enfermedad fue repentino.

2 TIME [singular] B1

the time when something begins or starts to happen

inicio, comienzo

  • onset of something

Collocations onset of winter · onset of night

  • The onset of autumn is marked by falling leaves.

    El inicio del otoño se marca con hojas caídas.

3 ACTION [singular] C1

the action or process of starting something

inicio, comienzo

  • onset of something

Collocations onset of a project · onset of negotiations

  • The onset of the peace talks was delayed.

    El inicio de las negociaciones de paz se retrasó.