start at
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start at(
stard
aht
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (begin at)
a. empezar en
The marathon starts at the courthouse steps.El maratón empieza en las escaleras del tribunal.
b. empezar por
Why don't you start at the beginning and tell us what happened?¿Por qué no empiezas por el principio y nos cuentas lo que pasó?
c. empezar a (with time)
It starts at 6 pm, and I don't want to be late.Empieza a las 6 pm y no quiero llegar tarde.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. empieza en (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Start at the back and paint the whole room.Pinta todo el cuarto pero empieza en la parte de atrás.
b. empieza por (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Start at the beginning and read the whole book, please.Empieza por el principio y léeme el libro entero, por favor.
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