Meaning
To begin a trip or a process.
Cultural Background
Deeply influenced by the Camino de Santiago, where 'el camino' is a physical and spiritual journey. Often used in motivational contexts, especially in business or personal development. Used in political discourse to talk about national progress. Used in social contexts to talk about peace and reconciliation.
Use it for goals
It sounds much more professional than 'empezar' when talking about goals.
Pilgrimage roots
Remember the Camino de Santiago to understand why it sounds so serious.
Meaning
To begin a trip or a process.
Use it for goals
It sounds much more professional than 'empezar' when talking about goals.
Pilgrimage roots
Remember the Camino de Santiago to understand why it sounds so serious.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
Es hora de ________ hacia nuestro futuro.
The idiom requires the article 'el'.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the best option.
'Iniciar' is more formal than 'arrancar'.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match: Iniciar el camino
It means to start a journey or process.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesEs hora de ________ hacia nuestro futuro.
The idiom requires the article 'el'.
Choose the best option.
'Iniciar' is more formal than 'arrancar'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means to start a journey or process.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsIt's a bit dramatic, but technically correct.
Yes, it is more formal than 'empezar'.
Related Phrases
Emprender el camino
synonymTo embark on the path
Ponerse en marcha
similarTo get going
Dar el primer paso
builds onTo take the first step
