begin practicing

[/bɪˈɡɪn ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/]
verb phrase
começar a praticar
1. to start engaging in a repeated activity to improve skill or proficiency
She decided to begin practicing guitar lessons next month.
Ela decidiu começar a praticar aulas de guitarra no próximo mês.
2. to commence a training or exercise routine
The athletes will begin practicing for the championship in January.
Os atletas começarão a praticar para o campeonato em janeiro.
3. to start implementing or performing a skill or discipline regularly
I want to begin practicing meditation to reduce stress.
Quero começar a praticar meditação para reduzir o estresse.
In Brazilian culture, beginning a practice routine is often tied to personal development and self-improvement goals. Sports and music are particularly valued, and phrases like 'começar a praticar' are commonly used when discussing New Year's resolutions or commitment to fitness and skill-building. In the USA, this phrase is frequently associated with athletic training and musical education.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
start practicingcommence practicinginitiate practicestart trainingbegin training
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop practicingcease practicingdiscontinue practicingquit practicing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começar a praticar
most common and widely used across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
começar a praticar / dar início à prática
may use more formal expressions in professional contexts
São Paulo
começar a praticar / iniciar a prática
both colloquial and formal usage are common
Portugal
começar a praticar / iniciar a prática
essentially same as Brazilian Portuguese with slight formal variations

Related Words

practicetrainingexerciserehearsaldrill

Related Idioms & Phrases

begin practicing from scratch
begin practicing in earnest
begin practicing with dedication
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