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Meaning of encetar | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
[ən.səˈta]

Definitions

  1. to begin to consume, to open (a bottle, a tin, etc.)
    Balearic, Central, Valencia
  2. to make the first slice, to cut into, to slice into
    Balearic, Central, Valencia
  3. to broach (a subject), to initiate (a conversation)
    Balearic, Central, Valencia
  4. to chafe
    Balearic, Central, Valencia

Examples

“Tant sols hem encetat el tema i queden certament moltes possibilitats per explorar.”

We've only just broached the subject and there are certainly many possibilities left to explore.

“Les etiquetes m'enceten la pell i em provoquen al·lèrgia.”

The tags chafe my skin and trigger my allergies.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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