Emprender
Example: Decidimos emprender un viaje por toda América Latina este verano.
Definition
"Emprender" means to begin or start an undertaking, project, or journey, often implying initiative and determination. For example, deciding to "emprender" a trip across Latin America involves actively setting out on that adventure with purpose.
Etymology
The word "emprender" comes from the Latin 'imprehendere,' meaning 'to seize or undertake.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically convey starting or taking on a task or journey. Did you know? The root reflects a sense of grasping or taking hold, which fits well with initiating an action.
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"Emprender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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