How to use this word
Verb
Use empezar (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see empezar (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta empezar (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to begin even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes empezar (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who begin loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does empezar (ie) mean in Spanish?
to begin (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use empezar (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is empezar (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.