English–Spanish
“initial” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/iniˈθjal/
Example
La etapa inicial fue difícil para todos.
The initial stage was difficult for everyone.
How to say “initial” in Spanish
“Initial” in Spanish is inicial.
Starting stage of a person, thing, or moment.
Example sentences with inicial
La fase inicial del proyecto requiere atención.
The initial phase of the project requires attention.
Tips for using inicial
- Spanish learners often expect an adverbial use; use inicialmente or al principio for 'initially', and remember the adjective must agree in gender and number (una fase inicial, los pasos iniciales).