How to Say "initiates" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “initiates” is “comienza” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
Sets off a formal process
Examples
La junta directiva comienza las negociaciones de paz hoy.
The board of directors initiates the peace negotiations today.
Cuando se abre el telón, comienza la segunda parte de la obra.
When the curtain opens, the second part of the play commences.
Formal Tone
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.
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