cuándo empezó

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. when he started
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No sé cuándo empezó a llorar ni por qué.I don't know when he started crying or why.
b. when she started
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Cuando empezó a bailar, mis ojos se iluminaron.When she started to dance, my eyes lit up.
c. when it started
Cuando empezó, la serie no tenía muchos seguidores.When it started, the series didn't have many followers.
d. when...started
Cuando empezó el espectáculo de luces, los espectadores dejaron de hablar.When the light show started, the audience stopped talking.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in statements; second person singular)
a. when you started
Cuando empezó a trabajar aquí, yo era el gerente.When you started working here, I was the manager.
a. when did he start
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Cuándo empezó a leer la novela? - La semana pasada.When did he start reading the novel? - Last week.
b. when did she start
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
No conozco a esa mujer. ¿Cuándo empezó a trabajar aquí?I don't know that woman. When did she start working here?
c. when did it start
¿Cuándo empezó a nevar? - Hace diez minutos.When did it start snowing? - Ten minutes ago.
d. when did...start
¿Cuándo empezó el concierto? - Diez minutos antes de que llegaras.When did the concert start? - Ten minutes before you arrived.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(in questions; second person singular)
a. when did you start
Me contaron que ahora hace natación. ¿Cuándo empezó?I heard that now you're doing swimming. When did you start?
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