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to start with
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en primer lugar, para empezar
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
Collocation02
para empezar, en primer lugar
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
Collocation
Ejemplo
He was against the idea to start with, but he soon changed his tune when he realized how much money he'd get.
To start with, we thought the plan was solid, but some adjustments had to be made later.
When you meet someone for the first time, it's common to start with some small talk to get to know each other.
To start with, we need to address the issue of insufficient resources before we proceed.
To start with, neither of us likes housework.
