começar

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for começarwith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

How to pronounce “começar

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ko-meh-SAR

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/komɛˈsaʁ/

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What does “começar” mean?

Definitions of “começar” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

to startVerb

Vamos começar a reunião.

Let's start the meeting.

Quero começar agora.

I want to begin now.

When do you intend to start the course?