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use for the first time, wear for the first time, break in, premiere, open
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/estɾeˈnaɾ/
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To bring something new into use or make a first appearance.
Practice using estrenar in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • La jueza se estrena hoy en su nuevo cargo.
    The judge starts her new post today.
  • La serie se estrenó ayer en la plataforma.
    The series premiered yesterday on the platform.
  • La compañía estrenará la obra el viernes.
    The company will premiere the play on Friday.
  • Me estrené al volante durante un viaje corto.
    I drove for the first time during a short trip.
  • Hoy estrenamos oficina y todavía huele a pintura.
    Today we are using our office for the first time, and it still smells of paint.

Similar words

inaugurar
poner en uso
inaugurar
comenzar
iniciarse
empezar
debutar
empezar a usar
debutar
lanzar

Meanings

Use something for the first time

verb
everyday
neutral
To use, wear, or enjoy something new for the first time.

Examples

  • Mañana estrenaré los zapatos que me regalaron.
    Tomorrow I will wear the shoes I was given for the first time.
  • El hotel acaba de estrenar una piscina climatizada.
    The hotel has just opened a heated pool for the first time.
  • Lucía estrenó su bicicleta camino del parque.
    Lucía rode her bicycle for the first time on the way to the park.
  • Guardó el vestido durante meses antes de estrenarlo.
    She kept the dress for months before wearing it for the first time.
  • Hoy estrenamos oficina y todavía huele a pintura.
    Today we are using our office for the first time, and it still smells of paint.

Similar words

usar por primera vez
inaugurar
empezar a usar
poner en uso

Present a work for the first time

verb
performing arts
neutral
To present a play, film, show, or musical work to the public for the first time.

Examples

  • La compañía estrenará la obra el viernes.
    The company will premiere the play on Friday.
  • La directora estrenó su nueva película en San Sebastián.
    The director premiered her new film in San Sebastián.
  • El teatro acaba de estrenar un musical para toda la familia.
    The theatre has just premiered a musical for the whole family.
  • La serie se estrenó ayer en la plataforma.
    The series premiered yesterday on the platform.
  • La orquesta estrenó una pieza escrita para el festival.
    The orchestra premiered a piece written for the festival.

Similar words

presentar
inaugurar
debutar
lanzar

Make a debut

verb
work
neutral
To begin a role or activity, often with estrenarse como or estrenarse en.

Examples

  • Marta se estrenó como presentadora en el programa de anoche.
    Marta made her debut as a presenter on last night's programme.
  • El delantero se estrenó con un gol en su primer partido.
    The striker made his debut with a goal in his first match.
  • Me estrené al volante durante un viaje corto.
    I drove for the first time during a short trip.
  • La jueza se estrena hoy en su nuevo cargo.
    The judge starts her new post today.
  • El equipo juvenil se estrenó en la categoría con una victoria.
    The youth team made its debut in the division with a win.

Similar words

debutar
iniciarse
empezar
comenzar

Etymology

From estrena, an old word for a good-luck gift or sign, with the verb-forming suffix -ar. Estrena goes back to Latin strena.

FAQ

What does estrenar mean?

Estrenar means to use something for the first time, premiere a work, or make a debut.

Can estrenar mean to wear something new?

Yes. Estrenar is commonly used when clothes or shoes are worn for the first time.

What is the difference between estrenar and estrenarse?

Estrenar normally takes the new thing or work as its object, while estrenarse marks someone's debut in a role or activity.

How is estrenar conjugated?

It is regular. Useful forms are estreno, estrené, estrenado, and voseo estrenás.

Can a film or series estrenarse?

Yes. A film or series can estrenarse when it is released or shown publicly for the first time.

Where does estrenar come from?

Estrenar comes from estrena, an old word linked to a good-luck gift or sign, plus the verb ending -ar.

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