What is the Spanish word for "start"?

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

English

start

Spanish

empezar

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Alternative translations of "start"

comenzar
iniciar
arrancar
partir

Examples of how to use "start" in Spanish

English
When does the concert start tonight?
Spanish
¿A qué hora empieza el concierto esta noche?
English
I start my homework after dinner.
Spanish
Empiezo mis deberes después de la cena.
English
She started the engine quickly.
Spanish
Ella arrancó el motor rápidamente.
English
They are starting a new project today.
Spanish
Hoy están empezando un nuevo proyecto.
English
He has started exercising every morning.
Spanish
Él ha empezado a hacer ejercicio todas las mañanas.

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