estrenar
wear for the first time
Definition & meaning
Estrenar means to use, wear, or experience something for the first time, especially something new.
- Hoy estreno mis zapatos. — I’m wearing my new shoes for the first time.
It can also mean to premiere or release a film, play, or other production, or for such a production to have its premiere.
- La película se estrena mañana. — The film premieres tomorrow.
Grammar & Word origin
Estrenar is a regular -ar verb. Its reflexive form, estrenarse , can mean “to premiere” or “to make one’s debut.”
It comes from Latin strēnāre, meaning “to give a gift,” especially a New Year’s gift.
Synonyms & antonyms
- inaugurar — “to inaugurate” or “open”; typically used for places, events, or official openings rather than wearing or using something new.
- debutar — “to debut”; emphasizes a person’s or group’s first public appearance.
- presentar — “to present”; can describe introducing a production, but does not necessarily imply a premiere.
There is no exact general antonym, though reutilizar means “to reuse,” contrasting with using something for the first time.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoy voy a estrenar mi camiseta nueva.verb
Today I am going to wear my new t-shirt for the first time.
Ella quiere estrenar su vestido en la fiesta del sábado.verb
She wants to wear her dress for the first time at the party on Saturday.
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