Forgetting the Stem Change

Spelling in the Past (Yo form)

This verb is special! The 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' in most present tense forms, like 'comienza,' but not in the 'we' (nosotros) or 'you all' (vosotros) forms.

Stem Change: E to IE

'Comienza' can be two things: 'He/She/It starts' (stating a fact) or 'Start!' (giving an informal command to 'tú'). Context is key to telling them apart.

Indicative vs. Imperative

To talk about starting an action, use the structure: 'Comienza a + infinitive (base verb).' Example: 'Comienza a llover' (It starts to rain).

Use with 'A'

Extremely common. Used for talking about when events, actions, or simple processes start.

While 'comenzar' is the general word for 'start,' using it often sounds slightly more formal or planned than its synonym 'empezar' when describing complex projects.

Formal Tone

Used frequently in formal or written contexts to describe the initiation of abstract or systematic processes.

'Comienza' is a form of the irregular verb 'comenzar' (to start/begin). Learn its two main uses: 'He/She/It starts' (present tense) and 'Start!' (informal command), along with full conjugations and grammar tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations