Verbo (verb)
/ eem-pe-ˈθaɾ / (In Latin America: / eem-pe-ˈsaɾ /)
"Empezar" is a verb commonly used in the Spanish language that means to start, begin, or commence an action or event. It is widely used in both oral and written contexts, with a slightly higher frequency in spoken language. The term is often employed when initiating an activity, process, or time period.
Voy a empezar el proyecto mañana.
I am going to start the project tomorrow.
Es importante empezar a estudiar para los exámenes.
It is important to begin studying for the exams.
Ellos quieren empezar un nuevo capítulo en sus vidas.
They want to start a new chapter in their lives.
"Empezar" is frequently used in various idiomatic expressions and phrases in Spanish. Here are several examples:
Después de la crisis, decidimos empezar de cero.
After the crisis, we decided to start from scratch.
Empezar la casa por el tejado.
To start the house from the roof (to put the cart before the horse).
No deberías empezar la casa por el tejado; primero debemos establecer un plan.
You shouldn't start the house from the roof; we first need to establish a plan.
No hay un mejor momento para empezar que ahora.
There is no better time to start than now.
Si quieres cambiar tu vida, no hay un mejor momento para empezar que ahora.
If you want to change your life, there is no better time to start than now.
Empezar con el pie derecho.
To start off on the right foot.
The word "empezar" originates from the Latin term "implicare," which means to involve or to entwine, indicating a beginning. Over time, it evolved into a term associated with starting a process or action.
Synonyms: - Comenzar (to begin) - Iniciar (to initiate) - Principiar (to commence)
Antonyms: - Terminar (to finish) - Concluir (to conclude) - Acabar (to end)