embark
embark(
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bark
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to depart)
The expedition embarked for the Antarctic on May tenth.La expedición se embarcó rumbo al Antártico el diez de mayo.
The sailors embark for the Mediterranean tomorrow.Los marineros se embarcan para el Mediterráneo mañana.
b. embarcar
The passengers have to be ready to embark tomorrow morning at eight.Los pasajeros tienen que estar listos para embarcar mañana a las ocho.
2. (figurative) (to begin)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. embarcarse
One does not simply embark upon this sort of task lightly.Uno no se embarca en este tipo de tarea a la ligera.
b. emprender
The company underestimated some of the expenses they would incur when they embarked upon the project.La empresa subestimó algunos gastos en los que incurrirían cuando emprendieron el proyecto.
c. lanzarse
I'm nervous and excited to embark on this new business venture.Estoy nerviosa y emocionada de lanzarme en esta nueva aventura empresarial.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. embarcar
No sooner did the inspector embark Deborah and Charles, than the train whistle sounded.El inspector acababa de embarcar a Deborah y a Charles cuando sonó el silbato del tren.
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