para empezar

adv.

to begin with, for a start, to start with.

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para empezar

to begin with

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= for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off

Ex. For one, the record is made by a moving beam of electrons rather than a moving pointer, for the reason that an electron beam can sweep across the picture very rapidly indeed.

Ex. Initially, it is necessary that the scheme be published and available for purchase, and that its use is generally promoted.

Ex. To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.

Ex. Copies tend to fade, especially if left exposed to daylight, and some of the colours are not strong to begin with.

Ex. For starters, there isn't much money to find -- the state has a $100 million shortfall, and Guinn has ordered agencies to tighten their belts.

Ex. First off, Pat said it wasn't her who complained.

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= for one, initially, to start with, to begin with, for starters, first off

Ex: For one, the record is made by a moving beam of electrons rather than a moving pointer, for the reason that an electron beam can sweep across the picture very rapidly indeed.

Ex: Initially, it is necessary that the scheme be published and available for purchase, and that its use is generally promoted.

Ex: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.

Ex: Copies tend to fade, especially if left exposed to daylight, and some of the colours are not strong to begin with.

Ex: For starters, there isn't much money to find -- the state has a $100 million shortfall, and Guinn has ordered agencies to tighten their belts.

Ex: First off, Pat said it wasn't her who complained.