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beginning

[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/]
nounmasculinepl: beginnings
começo
1. The point in time or space where something starts
The beginning of the movie was exciting.
O começo do filme foi emocionante.
2. The initial part or early stage of something
In the beginning, there was darkness.
No começo, havia escuridão.
3. The origin or source of something
This is the beginning of a new era.
Este é o princípio de uma nova era.
Synonyms
startcommencementonsetinceptionorigin
Antonyms
endconclusionfinishtermination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começo
Most common usage
General Brazilian
princípio
More formal alternative
Portugal
princípio
Preferred in formal contexts
Portugal
começo
Also used in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the beginning - desde o começo
a new beginning - um novo começo
the beginning of the end - o começo do fim
from beginning to end - do começo ao fim
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