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começar-se

[kuh-meh-SAR-seh]
verb
to begin oneself; to start (reflexive form)
1. To initiate or commence an action reflexively; less common than the non-reflexive 'começar'
The project began itself with great enthusiasm.
O projeto começou-se com grande entusiasmo.
2. To start happening or occurring (used impersonally in some contexts)
The festivities began.
As festividades começaram-se.
Synonyms
iniciar-seprincipiar-sedar-se iníciocomeçar
Antonyms
terminar-seacabar-sefinalizar-seencerrar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começar-se
Less frequently used; 'começar' is preferred
Portugal
começar-se
Acceptable but 'começar' is more common in most contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

começar do zero
começar tudo de novo
começar do pé
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