Comenzar in english
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pronunciation: stɑrt part of speech: verb, noun
pronunciation: stɑrt part of speech: verb, noun
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comenzar = begin ; commence ; get + started ; launch ; set about + Gerundio ; start ; start off ; start out ; start + Posesivo + life ; curtain + rise ; enter ; kick off ; set out ; take + flight ; get (+ Nombre +) underway ; be scheduled to start ; get + Posesivo + feet wet ; set in ; cut + Posesivo + spurs ; set on + foot ; put in + train ; set in + train ; set in + motion ; set off ; kick in ; initiate ; get it + started ; set in + action.
Example: This section has begun to demonstrate some of the problems associated with the author approach.Example: This stop list is input to the computer before indexing can commence, and is a list of the words which appear in text which have no value as access words in an index.Example: 'We'll get started as soon as everyone arrives,' the executive director shook her hand and smiled graciously.Example: It describes an attempt by leaders in the CD-ROM business to launch a logical file structure standard for CD-ROM.Example: The CRG set about trying to define a series of integrative levels upon which it would be possible to base the main classes and their order for a new general classification scheme.Example: Over the past two to three years the numbers of full text data bases and data banks has started to escalate considerably.Example: If you establish a principle of using the national language, where do you start off?.Example: The preliminary discussions and proposals which led up to the AACR, did start out with an attempt to fashion an ideology, a philosophical context, for those rules.Example: In effect, the book started its life rather more as a light entertainment middle-of-the-range hardback autobiography but popular acclaim turned it into a huge mass-market paperback success.Example: One of the main contributions in this issue is 'Future directions: the curtain rises on interactive video,' by David Hon.Example: Though the reference librarian cannot enter the reference process until he receives the question from the enquirer he is vitally concerned about all of its stages.Example: The article is entitled 'The bucks start here: ALA kicks off library funding campaign'.Example: The person seeking information needs to have all the necessary documentation before setting out, otherwise it could result in considerable expense and much time wasting.Example: The article 'ALA campaign takes flight @ the local level' reports on a five year public education programme sponsored by the American Library Association to promote all types of libraries throughout the USA.Example: The author describes two surveys which the IFLA Section has been involved in to acquire the information necessary to get the project underway.Example: CAPTAIN is scheduled to start commercial services in 1983.Example: Coming clean to voters is something she's gonna have to get used to if she is really serious about getting her feet wet in elected politics.Example: Open or compound fractures were usually fatal prior to the advent of antiseptics in the 1860s because infection would set in.Example: Lorene, who cut her spurs fighting for equal pay, said she was `absolutely gobsmacked' at having won the award.Example: If such an experiment were set on foot in any part of England its success would be certain.Example: Following that vote, the Government put in train an analysis of the reasons the document was voted down.Example: The slightest disturbance may set in train a process of degradation-as from forest to grassland, or grassland to desert.Example: If someone reports that a member of the staff is drunk while on the job, the supervisor must immediately set in motion the prescribed personnel procedures for verifying the charge, issuing a warning, observing and documenting future performance, and, if necessary, initiating a dismissal action.Example: There are few departments within a school which do not possess or cannot produce objects that can be used as decorations to set off books.Example: The first wave of long-awaited reforms to credit-card industry practices began kicking in on Aug. 20.Example: The scheme was initiated under the auspices of UNISIST with the intention of providing a switching language.Example: It's not a place that I would stay at all night, but a good place to get it started on a bar hop.Example: So he sets a reproducer in action, photographs the whole trail out, and passes it to his friend for insertion in his own memex.more:
» al comenzar = at startup .
Example: At start-up, the Library plans to deacidify approximately 15 000 volumes per week.» comenzar a = be on + Posesivo + way to ; begin to ; start to ; break into ; busy + Reflesivo + (with) .
Example: Indeed, if they are not successful in finding ways of renewing their original purpose and appeal, they are on their way to dissolution and displacement. Example: When she began to tilt to one side, it became obvious that something was indeed quite wrong. Example: She had been the perfect dog up until yesterday when she started to pee in the house. Example: Every now and then, we all break into air-drumming or steering wheel tapping when we hear that epic song we love. Example: As Richard took the receiver, she busied herself with papers at the other side of the room, but her ears were flapping.» comenzar a arder = catch on + fire .
Example: Eric continued trying to stomp it out but his shoe caught on fire.» comenzar a empeorar = take + a turn for the worse ; take + a turn for the worst ; change for + the worse ; turn for + the worse ; turn for + the worst .
Example: This new virus has taken a turn for the worse with some variations now able to infect PCs without any user intervention. Example: By this time the weather had taken a turn for the worst but we didn't let that stop us having fun and after a few slips we made our way back to Ambleside. Example: He has changed for the worse since 2000, because defending a lie leads to bigger lies. Example: Across the pond, things turned for the worse as a confluence of issues impacted markets. Example: When we reached the top of the mountain we thought all our woes were over though the weather had now turned for the worst.» comenzar Algo = get + Nombre + started .
Example: But the real challenge to get it started is first to find the measures that can assuage the fear of the first-world nations.» comenzar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot ; start + Nombre + off on a good note .
Example: Nobody likes to see the end of summer; but if you can end it on a high note, it will start the new school and work year off on the right foot. Example: He started off on a good note of light-hearted jokes at a charity dinner on Thursday night, but the mood turned once he started attacking his ex more heavily.» comenzar a llorar = start to + cry ; begin to + cry ; burst into + tears ; burst out + crying .
Example: I started to cry right at the very end when Holly began telling Artemis his own story. Example: She began to cry as she was escorted by her father down the aisle during her wedding ceremony. Example: I'm sitting here having my lunch and trying not to burst into tears. Example: I tend to bottle things up until I burst out crying for a while, and then my parents have no idea why I'm upset.» comenzar a luchar contra = begin + war on .
Example: Since the Reagan administration began its war on waste in 1981, farmers and other citizens have had not alternative to buying their information from the private sector at far steeper prices.» comenzar a mejorar = take + a turn for the better ; take + a turn for the best ; change for + the better ; turn for + the better ; turn for + the best .
Example: His private life, however, took a turn for the better. Example: Despite their rough breakup a year later, things have taken a turn for the best in her life. Example: The situation has certainly changed for the better now, but it is still dramatic. Example: The fortunes of the real estate industry seem to be turning for the better. Example: Everything ended up turning for the best as we had a marvelous time at home.» comenzar a pensar en = turn + Posesivo + mind to .
Example: An alphabetical arrangement was out of the question in so aggressively international an enterprise, and they turned their minds to systematic arrangement.» comenzar a reír = break into + a laugh ; start to + laugh ; begin to + laugh .
Example: Melanie Stanton broke into a gentle laugh as she recalled him executing a shuffling fandango and announcing mischievously, 'Women in the SLA, get ready, here I come!'. Example: Everyone has that best friend that you can just look at them and you both start to laugh. Example: And they both began to laugh over nothing as children will when they are happy together.» comenzar a sonreír = start to + smile ; begin to + smile .
Example: My daughter smiled in her sleep from the very beginning but started to smile when she was awake at around one month. Example: Babies of all cultures begin to smile between four and eight weeks of age.» comenzar a sospechar = become + suspicious .
Example: At the hearing, he denied any knowledge of the match-fixing, but stated that he became suspicious when none of his teammates would pass the ball to him.» comenzar a sudar = break + a sweat .
Example: Our team proved to be way above their opponents and romped to victory without breaking a sweat.» comenzar a su hora = start on + time .
Example: A well-run and productive meeting starts on time and ends on time.» comenzar a tener dudas = have + cold feet ; get + cold feet .
Example: All brides and grooms have cold feet before their wedding. Example: The important thing is to be true to yourself, but should you get cold feet at the eleventh hour remember that there could be serious financial implications as well as emotional ones.» comenzar a trabajar de inmediato = hit + the ground running [Posible origen militar referido a un paracaidista que empieza a correr en cuanto toca tierra] .
Example: This paper reports on how we were able to 'hit the ground running' in building an open access IR in such a short space of time.» comenzar bien = get off to + a (good/great) start ; make + a good start ; get off on + the right foot ; be off to a (good/great) start .
Example: She concludes that the internship has got off to a good start and some of the goals have been achieved. Example: India has made a good start in computerised information processing and library services. Example: We provide them with plenty of opportunities to build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and get off on the right foot when it comes to beginning their career. Example: Negotiations were off to a good start this time around, according to reports, but it's not how you start, it's how you finish.» comenzar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing ; make + a good start ; get off on + the right foot ; get off to + a (good/great) start ; be off to a (good/great) start .
Example: Following from a previous article on how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives, the author considers the next step, planning the project properly to help sidestep further pitfalls. Example: India has made a good start in computerised information processing and library services. Example: We provide them with plenty of opportunities to build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and get off on the right foot when it comes to beginning their career. Example: She concludes that the internship has got off to a good start and some of the goals have been achieved. Example: Negotiations were off to a good start this time around, according to reports, but it's not how you start, it's how you finish.» comenzar con el pie derecho = be off to a (good/great) start .
Example: Negotiations were off to a good start this time around, according to reports, but it's not how you start, it's how you finish.» comenzar con el pie izquierdo = get off on + the wrong foot ; make + a bad start .
Example: As you know, several weeks ago in our first encounter we may have gotten off on the wrong foot, when I called you an idiot. Example: We made a bad start to the season but now we're doing well.» comenzar con mal pie = get off on + the wrong foot ; make + a bad start .
Example: As you know, several weeks ago in our first encounter we may have gotten off on the wrong foot, when I called you an idiot. Example: We made a bad start to the season but now we're doing well.» comenzar de cero = begin from + scratch ; start from + scratch ; start at + ground zero .
Example: If none of the items found are relevant, we have to begin the new search from scratch. Example: In other words, they want us to start from scratch and come up with a plan for a full-service centre, which might then be used as a model for the other regional centers. Example: Readers will feel compelled to listen to her; after all, she started at ground zero and worked her way up to the top.» comenzar de nuevo = start + all over again ; recommence ; make + a new start ; start (it/all) over (again) ; make + a fresh start ; start + fresh ; start + afresh ; begin + afresh ; start + anew .
Example: It would be better to revive and rejuvenate the library while it is still alive thant to let it die and then have to start all over again. Example: 'Well,' recommenced the young librarian, buoyed up by the director's interest, 'I believe that everybody is a good employee until they prove differently to me'. Example: These courses give the student who has failed a second chance to make new start. Example: I can appreciate the frustration, annoyance, irritation, aggravation, and exasperation of having to start over again. Example: In any event, first-time failed entrepreneurs should be given the opportunity to make a fresh start (except in cases of dishonesty). Example: What a bizarre day -- I'm ready to put it to bed and start fresh tomorrow = Qué dia tan raro he tenido, estoy por darlo por concluido y comenzar de nuevo mañana. Example: Start afresh, think anew; the frontiers are boundless. Example: I'm thankful for a wonderful summer coming to an end and full of anticipation for a new season where we can begin afresh. Example: At some point in your career, maybe you too have made the life-altering decision to start anew.» comenzar desde = set out from .
Example: They later followed the cavalcade of foxhounds which set out from the centre of the village.» comenzar desde cero = start at + ground zero ; begin from + scratch .
Example: Readers will feel compelled to listen to her; after all, she started at ground zero and worked her way up to the top. Example: If none of the items found are relevant, we have to begin the new search from scratch.» comenzar desde la base = start at + ground zero ; start from + scratch ; begin from + scratch .
Example: Readers will feel compelled to listen to her; after all, she started at ground zero and worked her way up to the top. Example: In other words, they want us to start from scratch and come up with a plan for a full-service centre, which might then be used as a model for the other regional centers. Example: If none of the items found are relevant, we have to begin the new search from scratch.» comenzar el día = start + the day .
Example: If we start the day in a grouchy mood, chances are those sentiments will transition into the workplace as well.» comenzar el turno de trabajo = go on + duty .
Example: Communication is making unique experience common; that definition should be at the head of every library textbook and should be rubbed into every member of staff as he goes on duty.» comenzar la jornada = start + the day .
Example: If we start the day in a grouchy mood, chances are those sentiments will transition into the workplace as well.» comenzar lento = be slow off the mark ; be slow off the blocks .
Example: Rovers were slow off the mark and found themselves one down after five minutes, but Pat Daly soon had Rovers level. Example: They were still slow off the blocks and didn't seem like threatening the opposite goalie.» comenzar mal = get off on + the wrong foot ; make + a bad start .
Example: As you know, several weeks ago in our first encounter we may have gotten off on the wrong foot, when I called you an idiot. Example: We made a bad start to the season but now we're doing well.» comenzar muy rápido = be off to a fast start .
Example: Ithaca was off to a fast start, scoring twice in the game's first two minutes.» comenzar partiendo de cero = build from + scratch .
Example: When a library outgrows its second automated circulation system it sets stringent functional, performance and growth specifications and builds from scratch.» comenzar por el fondo = start at + the bottom .
Example: A conical roof is easiest to thatch because the thatcher simply starts at the bottom and goes around until he has circled the entire structure.» comenzar por el principio = start from + scratch ; start at + ground zero ; begin from + scratch .
Example: In other words, they want us to start from scratch and come up with a plan for a full-service centre, which might then be used as a model for the other regional centers. Example: Readers will feel compelled to listen to her; after all, she started at ground zero and worked her way up to the top. Example: If none of the items found are relevant, we have to begin the new search from scratch.» comenzar pronto = make + an early start ; get + a head start ; get off to + an early start ; get + a jump start .
Example: In the belief that the library has an inseparable role in the education of students, semester-long term paper counselling sessions are offered to encourage students to make an early start. Example: Just a little bus on wheels but preschoolers get a head start. Example: Professional education got off to an early start in Spain. Example: Emergency crews got a jump start evacuating residents because two officers driving by saw the smoke and called for more help.» comenzar puntualmente = start on + time .
Example: A well-run and productive meeting starts on time and ends on time.» comenzar rápido = be quick off the mark ; be quick off the blocks .
Example: Why is it that women are so much more quick off the mark than men to be appropriately dressed when the weather turns good?. Example: They were quick off the blocks and were sitting pretty with a two-goal cushion over their rivals after only fifteen minutes.» comenzar tarde = have + a late start .
Example: In some theaters, it's still not uncommon to have a late start and three long intermissions to give people time to eat and drink and converse.» comenzar temprano = get off to + an early start ; get + a head start ; make + an early start ; get + a jump start .
Example: Professional education got off to an early start in Spain. Example: Just a little bus on wheels but preschoolers get a head start. Example: In the belief that the library has an inseparable role in the education of students, semester-long term paper counselling sessions are offered to encourage students to make an early start. Example: Emergency crews got a jump start evacuating residents because two officers driving by saw the smoke and called for more help.» comenzar una conversación = initiate + a conversation .
Example: Those with verbal skills could still have trouble initiating and sustaining conversations outside of their own interests.» comenzar una familia = start + a family .
Example: However, with a job offer as a music teacher in Minnesota, the couple reluctantly decided to leave Colorado to start a family and take on a teaching career.» comenzar una nueva vida = make + a new life for + Reflexivo ; start + a (whole) new life ; get back on + the horse (that bucked you) .
Example: A pretty kettle of fish indeed, out of whom only Tracy is really trying seriously to make a new life for herself. Example: She went to Paris to start a whole new life, squandering her money irresponsibly while trying to find a husband. Example: That was definitely one of the lowest moments of my career, but I'm a positive guy, so I'll get back on the horse and get going again.» comenzar una pelea = start up + a fight .
Example: A tanked-up mob forced their way into the football grounds and started up the fight.» comenzar una polémica = initiate + an argument ; start + an argument ; start + a controversy .
Example: Before you initiate or engage in an argument, consider if this conversation is worth your time, effort, and energy. Example: Certain topics -- such as religion, politics, healthcare, education, and feminism -- will almost always start an argument and are best avoided in social situations. Example: Some time ago I wrote a paper that started a controversy that has lasted until the present day.» comenzar un viaje = set off on + a journey .
Example: After witnessing her parents being murdered by the Mob, she set off on a journey for revenge that took her across the world.» la cuenta atrás + haber comenzado = the clock + be + ticking .
Example: The clock is ticking -- the permit granted for construction of the proposed power plant is set to expire this summer.» las cosas + comenzar a funcionar = things + (start to) come together .
Example: But patience is a virtue and slowly but surely things started to come together.» para comenzar = to start with ; for a start ; for one thing ; to begin with ; for one ; for starts ; in the first place ; initially ; for starters ; first off ; first up .
Example: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents. Example: For a start, the cow and calf must be separated within a few days of birth. Example: Actually, it's more than that; for one thing, it gives Lily chest congestion. Example: Copies tend to fade, especially if left exposed to daylight, and some of the colours are not strong to begin with. Example: For one, the record is made by a moving beam of electrons rather than a moving pointer, for the reason that an electron beam can sweep across the picture very rapidly indeed. Example: Well, for starts, he give four conflicting accounts of what happened on the road to Damascus. Example: In the first place, the eligible population of the community is the library's public only in a legal sense, certainly not in a substantive socio-psychological sense. Example: Initially, it is necessary that the scheme be published and available for purchase, and that its use is generally promoted. Example: For starters, there isn't much money to find -- the state has a $100 million shortfall, and Guinn has ordered agencies to tighten their belts. Example: First off, Pat said it wasn't her who complained. Example: First up, to make a change, you must enrol to vote.» para comenzar diremos que = to begin with .
Example: To begin with the classified file presents a single classified sequence whereas shelf order is often broken into several classified sequences.