Inauguración (en. Opening)

i-na-u-gu-ra-ción

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ceremony that marks the beginning of activities in a place or event.
The inauguration of the new museum will be next Friday.
La inauguración del nuevo museo será el próximo viernes.
Official start of a project or activity.
He/She attended the inauguration of the film festival.
Asistió a la inauguración del festival de cine.
Celebration held to introduce something new.
The inauguration of the bridge attracted many media outlets.
La inauguración del puente atrajo a muchos medios de comunicación.

Etymology

From Latin 'inauguratio', which means 'the act of inaugurating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

solemn inauguration
A formal ceremony held to mark the beginning of an important activity.
inauguración solemne
official inauguration
Opening that has the authorization or attendance of authorities.
inauguración oficial
cultural inauguration
Event that marks the beginning of cultural activities, such as exhibitions or festivals.
inauguración cultural

Related Words

to inaugurate
To conduct an opening ceremony.
inaugurar
inaugurated
Refers to something that has been officially opened.
inaugurado
inaugurator
Person who carries out the inauguration ceremony.
inaugurador

Slang Meanings

The opening event with great celebration.
The inauguration was an incredible party; everyone had fun.
La inauguración fue una fiesta increíble, todos se divirtieron.
The beginning of something with high expectations.
The store's inauguration generated a lot of excitement in the community.
La inauguración de la tienda generó mucha emoción en la comunidad.