Começar
Example: Vamos começar a aula às oito horas.
Definition
"Começar" means to begin or start an activity, event, or process. It is commonly used to indicate the initiation of something, such as a lesson, meeting, or performance. For example, "Vamos começar a aula às oito horas" means we will start the class at eight o'clock.
Etymology
The word "começar" comes from the Latin verb 'cominitiare,' which is a combination of 'com-' (together) and 'initiare' (to initiate). Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean to begin or start something. Did you know that "começar" shares its roots with the English word "commence," reflecting their common Latin origin?
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