Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
inicial
Pronunciation
IPA/iniˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveinitial
Example
La etapa inicial fue difícil para todos.
The initial stage was difficult for everyone.
More examples
La fase inicial del proyecto requiere atención.
The initial phase of the project requires attention.
Core concept
Starting stage of a person, thing, or moment.
Common phrases
fase inicial
initial phase
etapa inicial
initial stage
Similar words
primero: Occupies the first position in a sequence or list.
temprano: Happens earlier in time than most other events.
primario: Serves as the primary, most essential element or aspect.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o corresponde al comienzo de algo, aplicado a personas, cosas o momentos en su fase inicial.
Word origin
Derived from Latin initium 'beginning' and the suffix -alis (Medieval Latin initialis), giving Spanish the adjective meaning 'belonging to the start'.
Usage tips
- 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).