noun

el comienzo

beginning

Momento o punto en el que algo empieza o se inicia.

Word: comienzo

Language: Spanish

Meaning in English:
"Comienzo" means beginning or start. It refers to the point in time or space at which something begins.


Explanation:

  • Part of speech: Noun (masculine singular)
  • Root and formation:
    Derived from the verb comenzar, meaning "to begin" or "to start". The suffix "-o" forms a noun indicating the act or instance of beginning.
  • Meaning details:
    • The initial part or onset of something, such as an event, action, or period of time.
    • It can refer both to a physical point when something starts or a conceptual point marking the initiation of processes.

Synonyms:

  • inicio
  • principio
  • arranque
  • apertura

Antonyms:

  • final
  • fin
  • término
  • conclusión

Example in English:

  • The beginning of the movie was exciting.
    → El comienzo de la película fue emocionante.

Example in Spanish:

  • Al comienzo del día, me gusta tomar café.
    (At the beginning of the day, I like to drink coffee.)

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Examples

El comienzo del libro es muy interesante.noun

The beginning of the book is very interesting.

El comienzo de la película fue emocionante.noun

The beginning of the movie was exciting.

Desde el comienzo, todos apoyaron la idea.noun

From the beginning, everyone supported the idea.

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