first step

• Primera acción o paso dado en un proceso, secuencia o plan; comienzo de un camino o empresa.

The initial action or move taken in a process, sequence, or plan; the beginning of a journey or undertaking.

1. Initial actionA2formal

   The first action taken in a process or series of actions.

   primer paso

   • The first step in solving a problem is to identify it.
   • Taking a deep breath is the first step to calming down.
   • The first step of the project is to gather all necessary data.