English-Spanish translations for begin

empezarTenemos que empezar a reconstruir esa relación. We must begin to rebuild that relationship. En esta fase el debate no ha hecho más que empezar. The debate is only just beginning. Permítanme empezar por el principio, con el registro. Let me start at the beginning, with registration.
comenzarVoy a comenzar con el paquete pequeño. I shall begin with the packet. Comenzaré por la pregunta del Sr. Davies. I shall begin with the question by Mr Davies. – Señora Comisaria, comenzaré con una nota humorística. Commissioner, I shall begin on a humorous note.

iniciarEstamos preparados para iniciar los debates. We are ready to begin discussions. Este grupo de trabajo iniciará su actividad en mayo de 2005. This task force will begin its work in May 2005. Debo iniciar esta sesión comunicándoles algunas malas noticias. I must begin this sitting by passing on some bad news.
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I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation
The program begins at 9 oclock on the dot. I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun

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