What does "comenzar" mean in English?

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Spanish

comenzar

English

begin

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Alternative translations of "comenzar"

start
commence
initiate

Examples of how to use "comenzar" in Spanish

Spanish
La clase comenzará en cinco minutos.
English
The class will start in five minutes.
Spanish
Yo comienzo la clase ahora.
English
I'm starting the class now.
Spanish
Ellos comenzaron el proyecto ayer.
English
They started the project yesterday.
Spanish
Nosotros comenzábamos a las ocho.
English
We used to start at eight.
Spanish
Mañana comenzaré un nuevo curso.
English
I'll start a new course tomorrow.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "comenzar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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La clase comenzará en cinco minutos.

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