This is the 11158th most frequent Spanish word.
emprendieron
"Emprendieron" means "they undertook" or "they started."
In this sentence, 'emprendieron' is used to describe initiating or beginning an action, specifically a journey.
Ellos emprendieron un viaje hacia las montañas.
They embarked on a journey toward the mountains.
Here, 'emprendieron' indicates starting a challenging activity or project, highlighting an assumption of responsibility.
Los constructores emprendieron la tarea de renovar el edificio.
The builders undertook the task of renovating the building.
In this context, 'emprendieron' is used to convey beginning a return to a previous or original state/location.