What is 'começar' called in English?

'começar' in English is called "Begin". Begin refers to: Dar início a algo; principiar.

How do you pronounce 'Begin' and 'começar'?

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What is an example sentence for Begin in Portuguese?

English: "Let's begin the meeting now." | Portuguese: "Vamos começar a reunião agora."

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English to Portuguese Dictionary

begin Meaning in Portuguese (begin significado em português)

começar, iniciar

começar in English:begin

IPA:kɔˈmɛsaɾ

Phonetic:kɔˈmɛsaɾ

Plural: begins

Quick Answer • Resumo

O significado de begin em português é começar, iniciar. (Dar início a algo; principiar.)

Usage Note: Verbo irregular. O particípio passado é 'começado'.

Definitions of Begin

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verb
iniciar
To start doing something or to be the first part of an event or process.
Dar início a algo; principiar.

Example Sentences

casual

“Let's begin the meeting now.”

Vamos começar a reunião agora.

formal

“The concert will begin at 7 PM.”

O concerto começará às 19h.

general

“She decided to begin a new chapter in her life.”

Ela decidiu começar um novo capítulo em sua vida.

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Synonyms (Sinônimos)

In Portuguese:

iniciarprincipiararrancar

In English:

start commence initiate

Antonyms (Antônimos)

In Portuguese:

terminaracabarfinalizar

In English:

end finish conclude

Inflected Word Forms

past tensebegan

past participlebegun

gerundbeginning

agent nounbeginner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

to begin withexpression

Used to introduce the first point or reason.

begin againcollocation

To start something over from the beginning.