is commencing
[ɪz kəˈmɛnsɪŋ]
verb phrase
está começando
1. present continuous form indicating the action of starting or beginning something
The ceremony is commencing at noon.
A cerimônia está começando ao meio-dia.
2. formal or official action of initiating an event, process, or period
The new academic year is commencing next Monday.
O novo ano letivo está começando na próxima segunda-feira.
The phrase 'is commencing' is considered formal and official in both English and Portuguese contexts. It is commonly used in academic, governmental, and ceremonial settings. In Brazil, the more casual 'está começando' is preferred in everyday speech, while 'está a começar' is the standard form in Portugal due to different grammatical structures between Brazilian and European Portuguese.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the ball is commencing to roll
is commencing hostilities
is commencing proceedings
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