outset

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BrE /ˈaʊt.sɛt/ AmE /ˈaʊt.sɛt/

noun en → es

1 BEGINNING B1

the beginning of a period of time or an event; the start

inicio, comienzo

  • from/out of the outset

Collocations at the outset · from the outset

  • We decided from the outset that we would work together.

    Decidimos desde el principio que trabajaríamos juntos.

2 POSITION B1

a position or place, especially one that is far away from the center of a town or city; outskirts

periferia, alrededores

  • on/outside the outskirts

Collocations outskirts of a town/city · live on the outskirts

  • The house is located on the outskirts of the city.

    La casa está situada en las afueras de la ciudad.