“Empezar” or “comenzar”, which is better?
One of the most common questions my students ask me is what the difference is between verbs empezar y comenzar, or terminar y acabar. 🤔
The truth is that there is no substantial difference. They are interchangeable verbs that you can use according to your preference. In other words, these verbs are synonyms. 😊
List of verb pairs with the same meaning
Here is a list of the 10 most commonly used verbs:
- gustar mucho = encantar (to like a lot)
- pasar = ocurrir (to happen)
- empezar = comenzar (to start)
- acabar = terminar (to finish)
- caminar = andar (to walk)
- mostrar = enseñar (to show)
- irse = marcharse (to leave)
- contestar = responder (to answer)
- encender = poner (la lavadora, la tele, etc.) (to turn on)
- devolver = regresar (to come back)
Spanish exercise
Below is an exercise to practice 10 sentences with these verbs. This will help you memorize them and learn how to use them in context. Complete the sentences with the verb that has the same meaning.
SPANISH EXERCISE
Pairs of verbs with the same meaning
10 phrases – All levels
Click on the letters to complete the sentence with the verb.
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