Empezar
Example: Vamos a empezar la reunión a las nueve en punto.
Definition
"Empezar" means to begin or start an action or event. It refers to the point in time when something initiates or commences, such as starting a meeting or an activity. For example, in "Vamos a empezar la reunión a las nueve en punto," it means to initiate the meeting at nine sharp.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "empezar" comes from the Latin word "impedire," meaning to entangle or hinder, which evolved in meaning over time. Did you know? The shift from the idea of 'getting involved' to 'starting' illustrates how language adapts to everyday use.
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"Empezar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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