comenzar

Preterite vs. Imperfect 
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comenzar(
koh
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mehn
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sahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to begin
Pueden comenzar el examen ahora.You can begin the exam now.
b. to start
Quiero comenzar a hacer yoga.I want to start doing yoga.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to start
El curso comenzará en otoño.The course will start in the fall.
b. to begin
Quedan 15 minutos antes de que comience el partido.There are 15 minutes left before the game starts.
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