What does emprender in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word emprender in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use emprender in Spanish.

The word emprender in Spanish means set out on, set forth on, take legal action, take legal action, get out of here, fly the nest, fly the coop. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word emprender

set out on, set forth on

verbo transitivo (empezar) (travel)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Voy a emprender un viaje alrededor del mundo.
I'm going to set out on a round-the-world trip.

take legal action

locución verbal (der: iniciar proceso legal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

take legal action

locución verbal (formal (iniciar acción legal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tras semejante abuso, Ramón decidió emprender acciones legales contra la empresa.
After such abuse, Ramon decided to take legal action against the company.

get out of here

locución verbal (figurado (partir a otro lugar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Este bar no está bueno, emprendamos el vuelo.

fly the nest, fly the coop

locución verbal (figurado (hijo: buscar su destino) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Debes emprender el vuelo hijo, ya eres un hombre adulto.

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