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Conjugation Chart of “Empezar” (to begin) in the Present Tense
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | empiezo |
Tú | empiezas |
Él / Ella / Usted | empieza |
Nosotros / Nosotras | empezamos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | empezáis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | empiezan |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Empezar”
The Present Tense of empezar is used to describe actions that are starting or beginning right now. For example, Empiezo a estudiar español. (I’m starting to study Spanish.)
Empezar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. The e changes to ie in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
How to Use Empezar in the Present Tense
Empezar generally means to start or begin something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To start an action: For example, Empiezo a correr todas las mañanas. (I start running every morning.)
To begin something: For example, Empezamos la reunión a las 9 en punto. (We begin the meeting at 9 o’clock sharp.)
To initiate or commence: For example, La obra empieza a las 8 de la noche. (The play commences at 8 in the evening.)
To start talking (colloquial): For example, ¡Empieza a hablar de una vez! (Start talking already!)
To start arguing or fighting (rude): For example, No empieces conmigo otra vez. (Don’t start with me again.)
Real Life Examples of Empezar in the Present Tense
Yo empiezo mi día con una taza de café. (I start my day with a cup of coffee.)
¿A qué hora empiezas a trabajar? (What time do you start working?)
La película empieza a las 8 pm. (The movie starts at 8 pm.)
Nosotros empezamos a hacer ejercicio por las mañanas. (We start exercising in the mornings.)
¿Cuándo empezáis las vacaciones de verano? (When do you start your summer vacation?)
Ellos empiezan a estudiar español el próximo mes. (They start studying Spanish next month.)
La fiesta empieza a las 10 pm, ¿vienes? (The party starts at 10 pm, are you coming?)
Mis amigos y yo empezamos un nuevo proyecto la semana que viene. (My friends and I are starting a new project next week.)
¿A qué edad empiezan los niños la escuela primaria? (At what age do children start elementary school?)
Las clases de baile empiezan mañana, ¿te unes? (The dance classes start tomorrow, are you joining?)
Nosotros empezamos a ahorrar para nuestras vacaciones el año pasado. (We started saving for our vacation last year.)
¿Cuándo empiezas tu nuevo trabajo? (When do you start your new job?)
La temporada de fútbol empieza el próximo mes. (The soccer season starts next month.)
Ellos empiezan a planear su boda el año que viene. (They are starting to plan their wedding next year.)
Nosotros empezamos a reciclar en casa el mes pasado. (We started recycling at home last month.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Empezar (to begin) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo empiezo | I begin |
Tú empiezas | You begin |
Él / Ella / Usted empieza | He / She / You (formal) begins |
Nosotros / Nosotras empezamos | We begin |
Vosotros / Vosotras empezáis | You all begin |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes empiezan | They / You all (formal) begin |
This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.