(transitive with a) to start to
Hace poco que empezó a comer vegetales.He recently started eating vegetables.
(transitive with por) to start by; to start with
Sugiero que empecemos por reconecer que necesitamos más ayuda.I suggest that we start by acknowledging that we need more help.
En español, pocas palabras empiezan por la letra ñ.In Spanish, few words begin with the letter ñ.
(transitive with con) to lead with, to open with
(reflexive) to be started
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