No. 465 in Portuguese
começa
"Begins" or "starts."
In a sentence
O filme começa às 8 horas.
The movie starts at 8 o'clock.
Used to indicate the start time of an action or event.
Ele começa a estudar para os exames hoje.
He starts studying for the exams today.
Used to indicate the initiation of an ongoing or planned activity.
A festa começa com um discurso do anfitrião.
The party begins with a speech from the host.
Used to describe the manner in which an event is inaugurated.
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