begin practice

[/bɪˈɡɪn ˈpræktɪs/]
verb phrase
começar a praticar
1. to start engaging in repeated exercises or activities to improve skill or proficiency
The team will begin practice at 6 PM tomorrow.
O time vai começar a praticar às 18h amanhã.
2. to commence a training session or workout routine
She began practice on the piano after dinner.
Ela começou a praticar piano depois do jantar.
3. to start the process of learning through repetition and exercise
New students begin practice with basic drills.
Os alunos novos começam a praticar com exercícios básicos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'begin practice' is commonly used in sports (especially team sports), music, martial arts, and professional training. In Brazil, sports teams typically hold 'treinos' (trainings), while musicians and language learners emphasize 'praticar' (practicing). The phrase reflects the cultural value placed on discipline and skill development in both countries.
NYC Slang
get down to practice; get to work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
start practicingcommence traininginitiate practicestart trainingbegin training
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop practicingend practicecease trainingfinish practice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começar a praticar
most common and widely used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
começar o treino
emphasis on 'treino' (training) is common in sports context
São Paulo
iniciar a prática
more formal alternative used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
começar a treinar/começar o treino
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'treinar' more frequently than 'praticar'

Related Words

practice sessiontrainingdrillworkoutrehearsalexercise

Related Idioms & Phrases

begin practice from scratch
begin practice in earnest
begin practice on the field/court
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