emprender
“emprender” means “to undertake” in Spanish (starting a task or project).
to undertake, to start a business
Also: to set out on, to embark on
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Decidió emprender un negocio de café orgánico.
B1He decided to start an organic coffee business.
Mañana vamos a emprender el viaje de regreso.
B1Tomorrow we are going to set out on the return journey.
Es valiente emprender nuevas aventuras a cualquier edad.
B2It is brave to embark on new adventures at any age.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "emprender" in Spanish:
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Which of the following is the best context to use 'emprender'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'in-prehendere', which meant 'to take in hand' or 'to seize'. It's the idea of grabbing hold of a task.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'emprender' only used for business?
No! While very common in business, you can also 'emprender' a journey, a difficult task, or even legal action.
Is 'emprender' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -er.
Can I say 'emprender a' followed by another verb?
It is much more common to follow 'emprender' with a noun (like 'un viaje' or 'un negocio') rather than another verb. For actions, use 'empezar a' or 'comenzar a'.