A1 Collocation Neutral

Empezar el trabajo

To start work

Meaning

The action of beginning one's job or task.

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Cultural Background

Lunch breaks are long, so 'empezar el trabajo' often happens twice: once in the morning and once after the siesta/lunch. In professional settings, it is common to use 'empezar' with 'con' to sound more collaborative.

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Consistency

Practice saying this phrase every morning to build the habit.

Meaning

The action of beginning one's job or task.

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Consistency

Practice saying this phrase every morning to build the habit.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Hoy voy a __________ el trabajo a las ocho.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: empezar

After 'voy a', we use the infinitive.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Hoy voy a __________ el trabajo a las ocho.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: empezar

After 'voy a', we use the infinitive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'comenzar el trabajo' is perfectly interchangeable.

Related Phrases

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Empezar a trabajar

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To start working (general)

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