What is the Spanish word for "originate"?

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

English

originate

Spanish

originarse

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Alternative translations of "originate"

originar
provenir
surgir
nacer

Examples of how to use "originate" in Spanish

English
Where did this unique idea originate?
Spanish
¿Dónde se originó esta idea única?
English
Where does this story originate from?
Spanish
¿De dónde proviene esta historia?
English
The idea originated with my teacher.
Spanish
La idea se originó con mi profesor.
English
They are originating new designs today.
Spanish
Están creando nuevos diseños hoy.
English
She has originated several helpful reports.
Spanish
Ella ha elaborado varios informes útiles.

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