encetar

This is the 2904th most frequent Catalan word.


encetar

To begin, start, or open something, especially for the first time.


Here, 'encetar' refers to cutting and beginning to use a new item, specifically food.

He encetado la barra de pa.

I have started the loaf of bread.


In this context, 'encetar' means to begin or inaugurate a new work or chapter.

L'escriptor enceta un nou capítol del seu llibre.

The writer starts a new chapter of his book.


The word here highlights initiating the consumption of something.

Fruit que encetes, has de menjar-te'l aviat.

Fruit that you start has to be eaten soon.