The verbs are empezar and comenzar. Both are stem-changing verbs, meaning in this case that the e in the stem changes to ie when stressed. Also, in a change related to pronunciation, the z in the ending changes to c when it is followed by an e or i. This combination of conjugation irregularities is unusual.

How do you spell empezar?

The verb ‘to start’ in Spanish is empezar.

Is empezar a subjunctive?

Empezar – Subjunctive (Present Subjunctive) Conjugation | SpanishConjugation.net.

How do you conjugate empezar in command form?

yo. empezare.tú empezares.él/ella/Ud. empezare.nosotros. empezáremos.vosotros. empezaren.

What does the verb empezar mean?

(to) start, (to) begin, begin.

Are Comenzar and empezar the same?

Comenzar and empezar are synonyms as they both mean ‘to start/begin. ‘ In Latin America people use both verbs interchangeably but in Spain people prefer empezar to comenzar, because the latter is more formal and more common in writing.