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begin in Spanish

begin in Spanish is comenzar, empezar, iniciar — begin means to start doing something, or for something to start happening.

begin in Spanish

comenzar
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
empezar
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
iniciar
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
principiar
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
encentar
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
alborear
verb
(ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

What does "begin" mean?

  1. verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
    "It began to rain just as we reached the car park."
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begin in a sentence

  • It began to rain just as we reached the car park.
  • The meeting will begin at nine sharp.

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What is "begin" in Spanish?
"begin" in Spanish is comenzar, empezar, iniciar. begin means: To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
How do you use "begin" in a sentence?
Example: "It began to rain just as we reached the car park." In Spanish, "begin" is comenzar, empezar, iniciar.
Are there other ways to say "begin" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "begin": comenzar, empezar, iniciar, principiar, encentar, alborear.
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