What is the Spanish word for "begin"?

Learn how to say "begin" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

begin

Spanish

empezar

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Alternative translations of "begin"

comenzar
iniciar

Examples of how to use "begin" in Spanish

English
When does the movie begin?
Spanish
¿Cuándo empieza la película?
English
I begin my homework after dinner.
Spanish
Empiezo mi tarea después de la cena.
English
She began the meeting on time.
Spanish
Ella empezó la reunión a tiempo.
English
They are beginning the project today.
Spanish
Ellos están comenzando el proyecto hoy.
English
We have begun our English course.
Spanish
Hemos comenzado nuestro curso de inglés.

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