How to Say ‘The start’ in Spain Spanish
El inicio
Ehl ee-NEE-syoh
[Ehl ee-NEE-syoh]
💬 Usage Tip: Used to signify beginning of an event or an activity.
🇪🇸 In Spain: In social contexts, it’s often used to set the stage for a night out or a new venture.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[Ehl]
The
Definite article indicating something specific or known.
El inicio de la película fue emocionante.
The start of the movie was exciting.
inicio
[ee-NEE-syoh]
start
The act or process of beginning something.
El inicio del juego fue muy esperado.
The start of the game was highly anticipated.
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