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to begin
01
empezar, comenzar
to do or experience the first part of something
Intransitive
Transitive: to begin a process or activity | to begin doing sth
Example
John had just begun a decade-long probation for his involvement in the robbery.
He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group.
The teacher asked the students to begin working on their assignments.
1.1
comenzar, iniciar
to start uttering words
Transitive
Example
' I 'm sorry, ' she began.
' Hello, ' she began, ' I wanted to talk to you about the project. '
' Kids, ' she began, ' it 's time for us to clean up our toys. '
1.2
empezar
to start to work on something
Intransitive: to begin on a task or activity
Example
They began on the construction of the new house.
She began on a new project at the office.
I began on the task as soon as I received it.
Example
The river begins in the mountains.
The movie begins at 7:45 p.m.
When does the party begin?
1.4
empezar en, comenzar en
to cost a specific amount at least
Intransitive: to begin at a price
Example
Meals at the restaurant begin at $ 10.
Membership fees for the gym begin at $ 50 a month.
Ticket prices for the concert begin at $ 30.
1.5
comenzar, iniciar
to have something as the first element or part
Intransitive: to begin with sth
Example
The recipe begins with a cup of flour.
The website 's homepage begins with a welcome message.
The alphabet begins with the letter "A. "
02
empezar, iniciar
to do something to a very small extent or to a very limited degree
Transitive: to begin to do sth
Example
He could n't begin to describe the beauty of the scenery.
I ca n't even begin to tell you how much I love you
We ca n't begin to count the number of times we 've seen that movie.
Begin
01
Begin (como sustantivo)
Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Ejemplo
John had just begun a decade-long probation for his involvement in the robbery.
He began by explaining the rules of the game to the group.
The teacher asked the students to begin working on their assignments.
Let's begin the cooking process by chopping the vegetables.
The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 PM, so please arrive early.
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