inicio
“inicio” means “start” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
start, beginningAlso: outset, launch
📝 In Action
El inicio de la película fue muy emocionante.
A1The start of the movie was very exciting.
Necesitas hacer clic en el botón de inicio.
A2You need to click on the Start button (or Home button).
Desde el inicio del proyecto, tuvimos problemas.
B1From the beginning of the project, we had problems.
Word Connections
I start, I beginAlso: I initiate, I launch
📝 In Action
Yo inicio la sesión tan pronto como tengo la contraseña.
B1I start the session as soon as I have the password.
Normalmente inicio mi mañana con ejercicios.
A2I normally start my morning with exercise.
¿Qué hago? ¿Inicio el proceso ahora?
B2What should I do? Should I initiate the process now?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inicio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'inicio' as a noun?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word *initium*, meaning 'beginning' or 'entrance.' This word is related to the Latin verb *inire*, which meant 'to go into' or 'to enter.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'inicio' and 'comienzo'?
Both mean 'start' or 'beginning' and are often interchangeable. 'Inicio' can sometimes feel slightly more formal or be used more often in technical contexts (like computer menus), while 'comienzo' is very common in general conversation.
How do I know if 'inicio' is a noun or a verb in a sentence?
If it has 'el' or 'un' (the/a) before it, it's the noun ('el inicio'). If it stands alone or follows 'yo' (I), it's the verb form meaning 'I start' ('Yo inicio la búsqueda').