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    Resources Translator To start doing something

to start doing something

Translation result
empezar a hacer algo to start doing something


start verb

1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

After months of planning, she finally started building her dream home on the outskirts of town. Después de meses de planificación, finalmente comenzó a construir su hogar soñado en los suburbios del pueblo.

2. set in motion, cause to start.

The coach gave the signal and the players started running towards the goal, ready to score a touchdown. El entrenador dio la señal y los jugadores empezaron a correr hacia el gol, listos para marcar un touchdown.

3. leave.

She decided to start her vacation early, so she booked a flight out of town on Friday morning. Ella decidió empezar su vacación temprano, así que reservó un vuelo hacia fuera de la ciudad el viernes por la mañana.

4. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense.

The company will start its new project on Monday, which is expected to take several months to complete. La empresa comenzará su nuevo proyecto el lunes, que se espera que tarde varios meses en completarse.

5. bring into being.

The entrepreneur started her business with a small loan from her parents, and it quickly grew into a successful venture. La emprendedora empezó su negocio con un pequeño préstamo de sus padres y pronto creció en una empresa próspera.

6. get off the ground.

The entrepreneur was determined to start her business venture and finally launched her company after months of planning. El emprendedor estaba decidido a lanzar su empresa y finalmente lo logró después de meses de planificación.

7. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.

The startled rabbit started to hop away quickly when it saw the predator approaching. El conejo asustado comenzó a saltar rápidamente hacia atrás cuando vio al depredador acercándose.

8. get going or set in motion.

Can you start the car, I'm running late for work? (In this sentence, "start" means to begin operating the car.) ¿Puedes encender el coche, estoy retrasado para trabajar? (En este sentido, "start" significa hacer funcionar el coche.)

9. begin or set in motion.

The new employee was nervous but eager to start her training program at the marketing firm. El nuevo empleado estaba nervioso pero ansioso por iniciar su programa de capacitación en la empresa de marketing.

10. begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job.

After months of preparation, Sarah is going to start her new role as marketing manager at the company on Monday. Después de meses de preparación, Sara va a empezar su nuevo papel como gerente de marketing en la empresa el lunes.

11. play in the starting lineup.

The rookie center will start alongside the veteran power forward in tomorrow's game, marking her first career NBA start. El centro novato comenzará al lado del ala-pívot veterano en el partido de mañana, lo que marcará su primer partido de inicio en la NBA.

12. have a beginning characterized in some specified way.

The new employee will start her training program on Monday morning. (In this sentence, "start" means to begin a training program.) El nuevo empleado comenzará su programa de entrenamiento el lunes por la mañana. (En esta oración, "comenzar" significa iniciar un programa de entrenamiento).

13. begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object.

The fire station will start its annual fundraising campaign to support local firefighting efforts. La estación de bomberos comenzará su campaña anual de recaudación de fondos para apoyar los esfuerzos de combate contra incendios locales.

14. bulge outward.

The swelling in her ankle started to bulge outward, causing her discomfort and concern. El hinchazón en su tobillo empezó a hincharse hacia fuera, lo que causaba su incomodidad y preocupación.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I start.
You
You start.
He/She/It
He/She/It starts.
We
We start.
You
You start.
They
They start.
Complete conjugation.

do verb

1. engage in.

She loves to do yoga on Sundays, finding it helps her relax and recharge after a long week. Ella ama hacer yoga los domingos, ya que le ayuda a relajarse y recargar después de una larga semana.

2. carry out or perform an action.

The chef does the cooking for the restaurant, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. El chef se encarga de la cocina en el restaurante, asegurándose de que cada plato esté preparado al perfección.

3. get (something) done.

By the end of the day, I managed to do all my pending tasks, feeling relieved and accomplished. Hasta el final del día, logré hacer todos mis tareas pendientes, sintiéndome aliviado y cumplido.

4. proceed or get along.

Despite the challenges, we managed to do and complete the project on time. A pesar de los desafíos, logramos realizar y completar el proyecto a tiempo.

5. give rise to.

The new policy does a lot of good by providing more resources to underprivileged communities, giving rise to a significant reduction in poverty rates. La nueva política hace un gran bien al proporcionar más recursos a las comunidades desfavorecidas, lo que da lugar a una reducción significativa en las tasas de pobreza.

6. carry out or practice.

She does yoga every morning to stay flexible and focused throughout the day. Ella hace yoga todas las mañanas para mantenerse flexible y enfocada a lo largo del día.

7. be sufficient.

The new policy does enough to address the concerns of the employees, so we can implement it without further modifications. La nueva política hace lo suficiente para abordar las inquietudes de los empleados, por lo que podemos implementarla sin modificaciones adicionales.

8. create or design, often in a certain way.

The artist spent hours doing a watercolor painting of the sunset, carefully blending colors to capture its warmth and vibrancy. El artista pasó horas haciendo un cuadro de agua dulce del atardecer, mezclando cuidadosamente los colores para capturar su calor y viveza.

9. behave in a certain manner.

The new employee was told to do things by the book, which meant following every rule and procedure to the letter. El nuevo empleado le dijeron que hiciera las cosas según el libro, lo que significaba seguir cada regla y procedimiento al pie de la letra.

10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp.

The former politician was forced to do five years in a maximum-security prison after being convicted of corruption. El ex político fue obligado a cumplir cinco años en una prisión de seguridad máxima después de ser condenado por corrupción.

11. carry on or function.

The new software is supposed to do all the calculations automatically, freeing up our team to focus on more creative tasks. El nuevo software está supuesto para realizar todas las cálculos automáticamente, liberando a nuestro equipo para enfocarse en tareas más creativas.

12. arrange attractively.

The event planner was tasked with doing the decorations for the wedding reception, and she worked tirelessly to create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. El planificador de eventos fue encargado de hacer los decorados para la recepción de boda y trabajó incansablemente para crear un ambiente impresionante y elegante.

13. travel or traverse (a distance).

The hikers did several miles of rugged terrain before reaching the summit. Los senderistas recorrieron varios kilómetros de terreno accidentado antes de alcanzar la cima.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I do.
You
You do.
He/She/It
He/She/It does.
We
We do.
You
You do.
They
They do.
Complete conjugation.

something noun