START - Translation from English into Spanish

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] N

1.1. start (beginning):

start: principio m

start: comienzo m

at the start: al principio

at the start: al comienzo

from the start: desde el principio or comienzo

from start to finish: del principio al fin

from start to finish: desde el principio hasta el fin

the start of the academic year: el comienzo del año escolar

the start of the academic year: el inicio del año escolar form

to make a start(on sth): empezar algo

at least we've made a start: por lo menos hemos empezado

let's make a start on that painting job: empecemos a pintar de una vez

to make an early start: empezar temprano

to make an early start (on a journey): salir temprano

to make an early start (on a journey): ponerse en camino a primera hora

to make a fresh or new start: empezar or comenzar de nuevo

to get (sth) off to a good/bad start: empezar (algo) bien or con el pie derecho/mal or con el pie izquierdo

to give sb a good start in life: darle a alguien la base para un buen porvenir

he didn't have a very good start in life: tuvo una infancia difícil

1.2. start:

for a start: para empezar

2.1. start SPORTS (of race):

start: salida f

false start: salida nula or en falso

2.2. start SPORTS (lead, advantage):

start: ventaja f

this gave him a start over his competitor: esto le dio (una) ventaja con respecto a su contrincante

2.3. start SPORTS (starting line, gate):

start: salida f

start: línea f de partida

3. start (jump):

to give a start person/horse:: dar un respingo

to give sb a start: darle or pegarle un susto a alguien

to give sb a start: asustar a alguien

I woke up with a start: me desperté sobresaltado

II. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB trans

1. start (begin):

start conversation/journey/negotiations: empezar

start conversation/journey/negotiations: comenzar

start conversation/journey/negotiations: iniciar

start job/course: empezar

start job/course: comenzar

the newspaper started life as a weekly magazine: el periódico comenzó or empezó siendo una revista semanal

I start work at eight: empiezo or entro a trabajar a las ocho

don't start that again!: ¡no vuelvas con eso!

to start -ing, to start to + infin: empezar a + infin

they started arguing: empezaron a discutir

she started to laugh: se empezó a reír

she started to laugh: se echó a reír

2. start (cause to begin):

start race: dar comienzo a

start race: largar CSur Mex

start fashion: empezar

start fashion: iniciar

start fire/epidemic: provocar

start argument/fight: empezar

start war country:: empezar

start incident:: desencadenar

we want to start a family: queremos empezar a tener hijos

stop hitting her! — she started it: ¡deja de pegarle! — fue ella la que empezó

don't (you) start anything with me! inf: ¡no te metas conmigo!

to start sb on sth/-ing I'll start you on some filing: primero te voy a poner a archivar

I start my students on Dickens: primero les doy a leer Dickens a mis alumnos

to start sb -ing her words started me wondering: sus palabras me dieron que pensar

this will start them talking!: ¡esto les dará que hablar!

the noise started the baby crying: el ruido hizo que el niño se pusiera a llorar

to get sb started inf: darle cuerda a alguien inf

3. start (establish):

start business: abrir

start business: montar

start business: poner

start organization/charity: fundar

start plan: poner en marcha

his father started him in his own business: el padre le montó or le puso un negocio

I need $20, 000 to get me started: necesito 20.000 dólares para empezar

4. start (cause to operate):

start engine/dishwasher: encender

start engine/dishwasher: prender LatAm

start car: arrancar

start car: poner en marcha

start car: hacer partir Chil

III. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB intr

1.1. start (begin):

start school/term/meeting:: empezar

start school/term/meeting:: comenzar

start school/term/meeting:: iniciarse form

start noise/pain/journey/race:: empezar

start noise/pain/journey/race:: comenzar

when can you start?: ¿cuándo puede empezar or comenzar?

the day started badly: el día empezó mal

the party starts at eight: la fiesta empieza or comienza a las ocho

prices start at $30: cuestan a partir de 30 dólares

to get started: empezar

to get started: comenzar

right then, let's get started: bueno, empecemos or comencemos

don't you start as well! inf: ¡no empieces ahora tú también!

to start again or Am also over: volver a empezar

to start again or Am also over: empezar or comenzar de nuevo

to start by -ing: empezar por + infin

you can start by reading this: puedes empezar por leer esto

to start from sth the tour starts from the station at two o'clock: la excursión sale de la estación a las dos

starting (from) next January: a partir del próximo mes de enero

1.2. start:

to start with we'll have soup to start with: para empezar tomaremos sopa

to start with, we'll have to draw up a plan: primero or para empezar vamos a tener que trazar un plan

I was optimistic to start with, but …: al principio estaba llena de optimismo, pero …

2.1. start (originate):

start fashion/custom:: empezar

start fashion/custom:: originarse

it all started from an idea I had as a student: todo surgió de una idea que tuve cuando era estudiante

the fire started in an upstairs room: el incendio empezó en una habitación del piso alto

the fire started in an upstairs room: el incendio se inició en una habitación del piso alto form

2.2. start (be founded):

start: ser fundado

the business/society started some years ago: la empresa/la sociedad fue fundada or se fundó hace algunos años

3. start (set out) + adv compl:

to start back: emprender el regreso

to start up/down the stairs: empezar a subir/bajar la escalera

it's time we started (for) home: es hora de volver a casa

it's time we started (for) home: es hora de que nos pongamos en camino a casa

we start from the hotel at six: salimos del hotel a las seis

4. start (begin to operate):

start car:: arrancar

start car:: partir Chil

start dishwasher:: empezar a funcionar

start dishwasher:: ponerse en marcha

the car won't start: el coche no arranca

the car won't start: el coche no parte Chil

5. start:

start (move suddenly): dar un respingo

start (be frightened): asustarse

start (be frightened): sobresaltarse

I started (up) from my chair: me levanté de la silla de un salto

she started at the noise: el ruido la sobresaltó or la asustó

she started at the noise: se asustó or se sobresaltó con el ruido

she started out of her dream: se despertó de su sueño sobresaltada

tears started to her eyes: los ojos se le llenaron de lágrimas

6. start (protrude):

start eyes:: salirse de las órbitas

start out VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv)

1. start out (set out):

start out: salir

start out: partir form

2. start out (in life, career):

start out: empezar

he started out as a farmhand: empezó como peón

3. start out (begin):

to start out (by) -ing we'll start out by finding a place to make camp: empezaremos por encontrar un sitio para acampar

I started out liking him: al principio me gustaba

we started out (by) thinking it would be easy: empezamos pensando que sería fácil

to start out to + infin we didn't start out to buy up all their shares: no empezamos con la idea de comprar todas sus acciones

start in VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv) inf

start in: poner manos a la obra

to start in -ing or to + infin: ponerse a + infin

they started in making or to make a terrific racket: se pusieron a hacer un barullo terrible

to start in on sth/-ing: empezar con algo/ a + infin

we'd better start in on the meal/writing the report: más vale que empecemos con la comida/a escribir el informe

to start in on sb: meterse con alguien

to start in on sb: agarrársela(s) con alguien LatAm inf

start on VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + prep + o)

1. start on (begin):

start on cleaning/book: empezar (con)

I'd better start on all this ironing: más vale que empiece a planchar or que me ponga a planchar esta ropa

can we start on the dessert?: ¿podemos empezar a comer el postre?

2. start on (criticize):

start on inf: meterse con inf

don't start on him, he's doing his best: no te metas con él, lo hace lo mejor que puede

I. start over VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] Am (v + adv)

start over: volver a empezar

start over: empezar de nuevo

start over: comenzar de nuevo

II. start over VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] Am (v + o + adv)

start over: volver a empezar

start over: empezar de nuevo

start over: comenzar de nuevo

I. start up VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv)

1. start up → start

2. start up (begin business):

start up: empezar

3. start up (begin activity):

start up music/siren:: empezar a sonar

start up band:: empezar a tocar

if I mention my lumbago, she starts up about her arthritis: cada vez que menciono mi lumbago, ella empieza con su artritis

they've started up again, those two upstairs: ya están otra vez esos dos de arriba

II. start up VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. start up engine/car/machinery:

start up: arrancar

start up: poner en marcha

start up: hacer partir Chil

2. start up business:

start up: montar

start up: poner en marcha

3. start up:

start up conversation: entablar

start up discussion: empezar

I. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] N

1.1. start (beginning):

start: principio m

start: comienzo m

at the start: al principio

at the start: al comienzo

from the start: desde el principio or comienzo

from start to finish: del principio al fin

from start to finish: desde el principio hasta el fin

the start of the academic year: el comienzo del año escolar

the start of the academic year: el inicio del año escolar form

to make a start(on sth): empezar algo

at least we've made a start: por lo menos hemos empezado

let's make a start on that painting job: empecemos a pintar de una vez

to make an early start: empezar temprano

to make an early start (on a journey): salir temprano

to make an early start (on a journey): ponerse en camino a primera hora

to make a fresh or new start: empezar or comenzar de nuevo

to get (sth) off to a good/bad start: empezar (algo) bien or con el pie derecho/mal or con el pie izquierdo

to give sb a good start in life: darle a alguien la base para un buen porvenir

he didn't have a very good start in life: tuvo una infancia difícil

1.2. start:

for a start: para empezar

2.1. start SPORTS (of race):

start: salida f

false start: salida nula or en falso

2.2. start SPORTS (lead, advantage):

start: ventaja f

this gave him a start over his competitor: esto le dio (una) ventaja con respecto a su contrincante

2.3. start SPORTS (starting line, gate):

start: salida f

start: línea f de partida

3. start (jump):

to give a start person/horse:: dar un respingo

to give sb a start: darle or pegarle un susto a alguien

to give sb a start: asustar a alguien

I woke up with a start: me desperté sobresaltado

II. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB trans

1. start (begin):

start conversation/journey/negotiations: empezar

start conversation/journey/negotiations: comenzar

start conversation/journey/negotiations: iniciar

start job/course: empezar

start job/course: comenzar

the newspaper started life as a weekly magazine: el periódico comenzó or empezó siendo una revista semanal

I start work at eight: empiezo or entro a trabajar a las ocho

don't start that again!: ¡no vuelvas con eso!

to start -ing, to start to + infin: empezar a + infin

they started arguing: empezaron a discutir

she started to laugh: se empezó a reír

she started to laugh: se echó a reír

2. start (cause to begin):

start race: dar comienzo a

start race: largar CSur Mex

start fashion: empezar

start fashion: iniciar

start fire/epidemic: provocar

start argument/fight: empezar

start war country:: empezar

start incident:: desencadenar

we want to start a family: queremos empezar a tener hijos

stop hitting her! — she started it: ¡deja de pegarle! — fue ella la que empezó

don't (you) start anything with me! inf: ¡no te metas conmigo!

to start sb on sth/-ing I'll start you on some filing: primero te voy a poner a archivar

I start my students on Dickens: primero les doy a leer Dickens a mis alumnos

to start sb -ing her words started me wondering: sus palabras me dieron que pensar

this will start them talking!: ¡esto les dará que hablar!

the noise started the baby crying: el ruido hizo que el niño se pusiera a llorar

to get sb started inf: darle cuerda a alguien inf

3. start (establish):

start business: abrir

start business: montar

start business: poner

start organization/charity: fundar

start plan: poner en marcha

his father started him in his own business: el padre le montó or le puso un negocio

I need $20, 000 to get me started: necesito 20.000 dólares para empezar

4. start (cause to operate):

start engine/dishwasher: encender

start engine/dishwasher: prender LatAm

start car: arrancar

start car: poner en marcha

start car: hacer partir Chil

III. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB intr

1.1. start (begin):

start school/term/meeting:: empezar

start school/term/meeting:: comenzar

start school/term/meeting:: iniciarse form

start noise/pain/journey/race:: empezar

start noise/pain/journey/race:: comenzar

when can you start?: ¿cuándo puede empezar or comenzar?

the day started badly: el día empezó mal

the party starts at eight: la fiesta empieza or comienza a las ocho

prices start at $30: cuestan a partir de 30 dólares

to get started: empezar

to get started: comenzar

right then, let's get started: bueno, empecemos or comencemos

don't you start as well! inf: ¡no empieces ahora tú también!

to start again or Am also over: volver a empezar

to start again or Am also over: empezar or comenzar de nuevo

to start by -ing: empezar por + infin

you can start by reading this: puedes empezar por leer esto

to start from sth the tour starts from the station at two o'clock: la excursión sale de la estación a las dos

starting (from) next January: a partir del próximo mes de enero

1.2. start:

to start with we'll have soup to start with: para empezar tomaremos sopa

to start with, we'll have to draw up a plan: primero or para empezar vamos a tener que trazar un plan

I was optimistic to start with, but …: al principio estaba llena de optimismo, pero …

2.1. start (originate):

start fashion/custom:: empezar

start fashion/custom:: originarse

it all started from an idea I had as a student: todo surgió de una idea que tuve cuando era estudiante

the fire started in an upstairs room: el incendio empezó en una habitación del piso alto

the fire started in an upstairs room: el incendio se inició en una habitación del piso alto form

2.2. start (be founded):

start: ser fundado

the business/society started some years ago: la empresa/la sociedad fue fundada or se fundó hace algunos años

3. start (set out) + adv compl:

to start back: emprender el regreso

to start up/down the stairs: empezar a subir/bajar la escalera

it's time we started (for) home: es hora de volver a casa

it's time we started (for) home: es hora de que nos pongamos en camino a casa

we start from the hotel at six: salimos del hotel a las seis

4. start (begin to operate):

start car:: arrancar

start car:: partir Chil

start dishwasher:: empezar a funcionar

start dishwasher:: ponerse en marcha

the car won't start: el coche no arranca

the car won't start: el coche no parte Chil

5. start:

start (move suddenly): dar un respingo

start (be frightened): asustarse

start (be frightened): sobresaltarse

I started (up) from my chair: me levanté de la silla de un salto

she started at the noise: el ruido la sobresaltó or la asustó

she started at the noise: se asustó or se sobresaltó con el ruido

she started out of her dream: se despertó de su sueño sobresaltada

tears started to her eyes: los ojos se le llenaron de lágrimas

6. start (protrude):

start eyes:: salirse de las órbitas

I. start-up [Am ˈstɑr ˌdəp, Brit ˈstɑːtʌp] ADJ

start-up capital/costs:

start-up: inicial

start-up: de puesta en marcha

II. start-up [Am ˈstɑr ˌdəp, Brit ˈstɑːtʌp] N

1. start-up U (process):

start-up: puesta f en marcha

start-up costs: costos mpl de puesta en marcha

start-up costs: costes mpl de puesta en marcha Spain

2. start-up C (new business):

start-up: nueva empresa f

head start N

head start: ventaja f

to have a head start (on/over sb): llevar(le) ventaja (a alguien)

she let him have a head start because he was out of condition: le dio ventaja porque no estaba en forma

attr head start program (in US) SCHOOL: programa de enseñanza preescolar para niños carenciados

jump-start [Am ˈdʒəmpˌstɑrt, Brit ˈdʒʌmpstɑːt] VB trans

jump-start: hacer arrancar un coche ya sea empujándolo o haciendo un puente

I. push-start [Am ˈpʊʃstɑrt, Brit pʊʃˈstɑːt] VB trans

push-start car:

push-start: arrancar empujando

II. push-start [Am ˈpʊʃstɑrt, Brit pʊʃˈstɑːt] N

to give sb a push-start: ayudar a alguien a arrancar empujando

in the PONS Dictionary

I. start [stɑ:t, Am stɑ:rt] VB intr

1. start (begin):

start: comenzar

to start to do sth: empezar a hacer algo

2. start (begin journey):

start: salir

the bus starts from the main square: el autobús sale de la plaza principal

3. start (begin to operate):

start vehicle, motor: arrancar

4. start (make sudden movement):

start: sobresaltarse

to start out of sleep: despertarse sobresaltado

II. start [stɑ:t, Am stɑ:rt] VB trans

1. start (begin):

start: comenzar

we start work at 6:30 every morning: entramos a trabajar a las 6:30 cada mañana

2. start (set in operation):

start: poner en marcha

start car: arrancar

3. start COMM (establish):

start business: abrir

III. start [stɑ:t, Am stɑ:rt] N

1. start (beginning):

start: principio m

to make an early/late start: empezar temprano/tarde

to make a fresh start: comenzar de nuevo

to have a good start in life: tener una infancia fácil

2. start SPORTS (beginning place):

start: salida f

false start: salida en falso

3. start (sudden movement):

start: sobresalto m

to give a start: dar un respingo

to give sb a start: dar un susto a alguien

false start N SPORTS

false start: salida f nula

I. start off VB intr

1. start off (begin):

start off: empezar

2. start off (begin journey):

start off: partir

start off train, plane: salir

II. start off VB trans

start off: empezar

to start sb off (on sth): ayudar a alguien (a empezar algo)

I. start up VB trans

1. start up organization, business:

start up: fundar

2. start up vehicle, motor:

start up: arrancar

II. start up VB intr

1. start up (jump up):

start up: incorporarse bruscamente

2. start up (begin happening):

start up: empezar

3. start up (begin running):

start up vehicle, motor: arrancar

start in VB intr

start in: poner manos a la obra

head start N

head start: ventaja f

to give sb a head start: dar ventaja a alguien

start-up [ˈstɑ:tʌp, Am ˈstɑ:rt-] N

start-up: puesta f en marcha

flying start N SPORTS

flying start: salida f lanzada

to get off to a flying start: entrar con buen pie

cold start N AUTO, COMPUT

cold start: arranque m en frío

OpenDict entry

kick-start VB

kick-start trans AUTO: hacer arrancar

in the PONS Dictionary

I. start [start] VB intr

1. start (begin):

start: comenzar

to start to do sth: empezar a hacer algo

2. start (begin journey):

start: salir

the bus starts from the main square: el autobús sale de la plaza principal

3. start (begin to operate):

start vehicle, motor: arrancar

4. start SPORTS (play at beginning):

start: salir de titular

5. start (begin at level):

start: empezar

ticket prices start as low as $10: las entradas más baratas cuestan 10$

6. start (make sudden movement):

start: sobresaltarse

to start at sb/sth: sobresaltarse con alguien/algo

II. start [start] VB trans

1. start (begin):

start: comenzar

we start work at 6:30 every morning: entramos a trabajar a las 6:30 cada mañana

2. start (set in operation):

start: poner en marcha

start car: arrancar

3. start COMM (establish):

start business: abrir

4. start SPORTS (let play at beginning):

start: poner de titular

Phrases:

to start something inf: crear problemas

III. start [start] N

1. start (beginning):

start: principio m

to make an early/a late start: empezar temprano/tarde

to make a fresh start: comenzar de nuevo

to have a good start in life: tener una infancia fácil

2. start SPORTS:

start (beginning place): salida f

start (beginning time): inicio m

false start: salida nula

3. start (sudden movement):

start: sobresalto m

to give a start: dar un respingo

to give sb a start: dar un susto a alguien

4. start SPORTS (action of playing at beginning):

start: titularidad f

he will be making his third start of the year: saldrá de titular por tercera vez en este año

cold start N AUTO, comput

cold start: arranque m en frío

head start N

head start: ventaja f

to give sb a head start: dar ventaja a alguien

I. start off VB intr

1. start off (begin):

start off: empezar

2. start off (begin journey):

start off: partir

start off train, plane: salir

II. start off VB trans

start off: empezar

to start sb off (on sth): ayudar a alguien (a empezar algo)

I. start up VB trans

1. start up organization, business:

start up: fundar

2. start up vehicle, motor:

start up: arrancar

II. start up VB intr

1. start up (begin running):

start up vehicle, motor: arrancar

2. start up (open):

start up: abrir

3. start up (jump up):

start up: incorporarse bruscamente

start out VB intr

1. start out (begin):

start out: empezar

to start out to do sth: ponerse a hacer algo

2. start out (begin journey):

start out: partir

start out train, plane: salir

start back VB intr

1. start back (jump back suddenly):

start back: retroceder

2. start back (begin return journey):

start back: emprender el regreso

GEA Glossary of Refrigeration Technology

arranque estrella-triángulo: star-delta start

descargador de arranque: start unloader

arranque en vacío sin conducción de aire: unloaded start

arranque en frío: cold start

arranque directo en triángulo: direct start delta connection

arranque con x polos: x pole start

arranque y conmutación del funcionamiento con 4 polos: start and change over to a 4 pole operation

Present
I	start
you	start
he/she/it	starts
we	start
you	start
they	start

Past
I	started
you	started
he/she/it	started
we	started
you	started
they	started

Present Perfect
I	have	started
you	have	started
he/she/it	has	started
we	have	started
you	have	started
they	have	started

Past Perfect
I	had	started
you	had	started
he/she/it	had	started
we	had	started
you	had	started
they	had	started

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

we start work at 6:30 every morning: entramos a trabajar a las 6:30 cada mañana

to have a good start in life: tener una infancia fácil

to get off to a flying start: entrar con buen pie

nunca rematas lo que has empezado: you never finish what you start

empezar con buen pie: to get off to a good start

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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] N

1.1. start (beginning):

1.2. start:

2.1. start SPORTS (of race):

2.2. start SPORTS (lead, advantage):

2.3. start SPORTS (starting line, gate):

3. start (jump):

II. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB trans

1. start (begin):

2. start (cause to begin):

3. start (establish):

4. start (cause to operate):

III. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB intr

1.1. start (begin):

1.2. start:

2.1. start (originate):

2.2. start (be founded):

3. start (set out) + adv compl:

4. start (begin to operate):

5. start:

6. start (protrude):

start out VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv)

1. start out (set out):

2. start out (in life, career):

3. start out (begin):

start in VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv) inf

start on VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + prep + o)

1. start on (begin):

2. start on (criticize):

I. start over VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] Am (v + adv)

II. start over VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] Am (v + o + adv)

I. start up VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + adv)

1. start up → start

2. start up (begin business):

3. start up (begin activity):

II. start up VB [Am stɑrt -, Brit stɑːt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. start up engine/car/machinery:

2. start up business:

3. start up:

I. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] N

1.1. start (beginning):

1.2. start:

2.1. start SPORTS (of race):

2.2. start SPORTS (lead, advantage):

2.3. start SPORTS (starting line, gate):

3. start (jump):

II. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB trans

1. start (begin):

2. start (cause to begin):

3. start (establish):

4. start (cause to operate):

III. start [Am stɑrt, Brit stɑːt] VB intr

1.1. start (begin):

1.2. start:

2.1. start (originate):

2.2. start (be founded):

3. start (set out) + adv compl:

4. start (begin to operate):

5. start:

6. start (protrude):

I. start-up [Am ˈstɑr ˌdəp, Brit ˈstɑːtʌp] ADJ

start-up capital/costs:

II. start-up [Am ˈstɑr ˌdəp, Brit ˈstɑːtʌp] N

1. start-up U (process):

2. start-up C (new business):

head start N

jump-start [Am ˈdʒəmpˌstɑrt, Brit ˈdʒʌmpstɑːt] VB trans

I. push-start [Am ˈpʊʃstɑrt, Brit pʊʃˈstɑːt] VB trans

push-start car:

II. push-start [Am ˈpʊʃstɑrt, Brit pʊʃˈstɑːt] N

in the PONS Dictionary

I. start [stɑ:t, Am stɑ:rt] VB intr

1. start (begin):

2. start (begin journey):

3. start (begin to operate):

4. start (make sudden movement):