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.
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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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + emprender
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos emprender.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Logro y Progreso.
Example Sentences
Se encargó de la difícil tarea de reescribir todo el informe.
English: She undertook the difficult task of rewriting the entire report.
El gobierno ha emprendido grandes reformas en el sector educativo.
English: The government has undertaken major reforms in the education sector.
Haremos una revisión completa de todos los procedimientos actuales.
English: We will undertake a thorough review of all current procedures.
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