iniciado
“iniciado” means “started” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
started
Also: begun, under way
📝 In Action
El trámite ya está iniciado.
B1The paperwork is already started.
Tenemos un proyecto iniciado en esa ciudad.
B2We have a project under way in that city.
Una vez iniciado el proceso, no se puede cancelar.
C1Once the process has begun, it cannot be canceled.
initiate
Also: insider, beginner
📝 In Action
Es un iniciado en los misterios de la antigua Grecia.
B2He is an initiate in the mysteries of ancient Greece.
Solo los iniciados conocen el verdadero significado del símbolo.
C1Only the insiders know the true meaning of the symbol.
Este manual es ideal para el iniciado en la astronomía.
B2This manual is ideal for the beginner in astronomy.
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Quick Quiz: iniciado
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Which sentence correctly describes a 'started' task?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'initiatus', which means 'to begin' or 'to enter into'. It shares the same root as 'initiation'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'iniciado' the same as 'empezado'?
Mostly, yes! However, 'iniciado' is more formal and is often used for official processes, while 'empezado' is the everyday word for 'started'.
Can I use 'iniciado' to mean I'm a beginner in a language?
It's better to use 'principiante'. 'Iniciado' sounds a bit like you are part of a secret cult or a very high-level specialized group.
Does 'iniciado' always need to match the noun in gender?
Yes. If you are describing a 'tarea' (feminine), you must say 'tarea iniciada'.