begins again

[bɪˈɡɪnz əˈɡɛn]
verb phrase
começa novamente / recomeça
1. To start something for another time; to commence anew after an interruption or conclusion
The school year begins again in September.
O ano escolar começa novamente em setembro.
2. To resume an activity that had been stopped or paused
After the break, the meeting begins again at 2 PM.
Após o intervalo, a reunião recomeça às 14 horas.
3. To restart a cycle or process
Life begins again after a fresh start.
A vida recomeça após um novo começo.
The phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to discuss seasonal cycles (school years, work schedules), personal renewal (New Year's resolutions), and cyclical processes. In Brazil, 'recomeça' is often used metaphorically for life changes and personal transformation, reflecting the cultural emphasis on renewal and second chances.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
starts againrecommencesresumesrestartsrebegins
Antonyms / Antônimos
endsconcludesfinishesceasesstops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começa novamente / recomeça
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
começa de novo
Colloquial variation commonly used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
recomeça / volta a começar
Professional and formal contexts prefer these forms
Portugal
recomeça / começa novamente
European Portuguese uses similar forms with slight emphasis on 'recomeça'

Related Words

beginningrestartresumecommencerenewal

Related Idioms & Phrases

begin again from scratch
back to square one
a fresh start
start from the beginning
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