/komenˈθaɾ/
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Translation
to begin, to start
Word origin
From Vulgar Latin cominitiare, a compound of cum ('with') and initiare ('to begin'), from initium ('beginning'). The same root gives English 'commence' and 'initiate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cominitiare
- English cognates
- commence, initiate
Grammar
Verb type-ar irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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The film is about to begin.
ejercicio.
Let's start the class with an exercise.
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I want to start studying French this year.
comienza .
The match starts at eight in the evening.
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My brother started working very young.
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