emprender /ˌempɾendˈeɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "undertake".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Logro y Progreso

Source term
undertake
Translation
emprender
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form emprender
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + emprender
Examples
Ella ha emprendido el proyecto que muchos dijeron que era difícil de completar.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Logro y Progreso.

Example Sentences

Ella ha emprendido el proyecto que muchos dijeron que era difícil de completar.

English: She has undertaken the project which many said was difficult to complete.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Se encargó de la difícil tarea de reescribir todo el informe.

English: She undertook the difficult task of rewriting the entire report.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

El gobierno ha emprendido grandes reformas en el sector educativo.

English: The government has undertaken major reforms in the education sector.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

Haremos una revisión completa de todos los procedimientos actuales.

English: We will undertake a thorough review of all current procedures.

B2 · Achievement and Progress

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