encetar

[ẽ.se.ˈtaɾ]

verb

to begin, to start, to open, to broach

1. to make the first cut or opening in something

to open a new bottle of wine

encetar uma garrafa de vinho

2. to begin or initiate a conversation, topic, or action

to bring up a sensitive subject

encetar um assunto delicado

3. to start using something for the first time

to break into a new package

encetar um pacote novo

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encetar

commonly used, especially in cooking and everyday contexts

Portugal

encetar

standard usage, more common in formal or literary contexts

São Paulo

abrir/começar

alternative common usage in casual speech

encetar conversa - to start a conversation

encetar um assunto - to bring up a topic

encetar uma garrafa - to open a bottle

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