This is the 10846th most frequent Portuguese word.
inciou
"Iniciou" means "started" or "initiated" in English.
Here, 'iniciou' is used as the past tense of the verb 'iniciar,' meaning 'to begin,' describing the start of the movie.
O filme iniciou com uma cena emocionante.
The movie began with an exciting scene.
In this sentence, 'iniciou' refers to the initiation or the start of an action, specifically a project, performed by the subject 'ele' (he).
Ele iniciou o projeto na semana passada.
He started the project last week.
'Iniciou' here denotes the beginning of a significant phase or situation in one's life, indicating change.