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comienzo

beginning, start

noun koh-MYEHN-soh Less Common

Usage Note

Comienzo is closely synonymous with principio and inicio; comienzo often has a more dynamic, active feel ('the act of starting') while principio can also mean 'principle'. The common phrase a comienzos de means 'at the beginning of' a period (a comienzos del siglo XX). It is always masculine.

Examples

"El comienzo de la película fue impresionante."

Natural Translation

The beginning of the film was impressive.

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