comenzando
“comenzando” means “starting” in Spanish (as part of a continuous action).
starting, beginningAlso: getting started
📝 In Action
Estamos comenzando el proyecto ahora mismo.
A1We are starting the project right now.
Ella estuvo comenzando a sentirse mejor después de la medicina.
A2She was beginning to feel better after the medicine.
Comenzando por el principio, ¿qué pasó anoche?
B1Starting from the beginning, what happened last night?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: comenzando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'comenzando' to describe an action happening right now?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'comenzar' comes from the older Spanish word 'començar,' which itself evolved from the Latin verb *cominitiāre*, meaning 'to begin' or 'to initiate.' It shares roots with the English word 'commence.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comenzando' and 'comenzar'?
'Comenzar' is the base verb (to start). 'Comenzando' is the '—ing' form (starting). You use 'comenzando' when you need to show an action is in progress ('I am starting') or when it acts as an adverb ('Starting now, I will work').