Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
apertura
Pronunciation
IPA/apeɾˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounopening
Example
La apertura de la sesión será a las 9.
The opening of the session will be at 9.
More examples
La apertura al público del parque será el sábado.
The opening to the public of the park will be on Saturday.
Core concept
Ceremonial opening of an event or session.
Common phrases
apertura al público
opening to the public
apertura de la tienda
store opening
hora de apertura
opening time
Similar words
inicio: Start point of an event or period, referring to the opening phase.
comienzo: Moment at which an action or event begins, highlighting the initial occurrence.
inauguración: Formal inauguration ceremony that marks the official beginning of something.
arranque: Energetic or abrupt kickoff when a machine or activity begins operating.
Definition in Spanish
Comienzo o inauguración simbólica de un acto, debate o ciclo; igualmente se usa para la acción física de abrir.
Word origin
From Latin aperire 'to open' plus the nominal suffix -tura, originally naming a physical opening and later extended to a formal or abstract beginning.
Usage tips
- Apertura is common in formal contexts for inaugurations and ceremonies, while inicio or abrir are more natural in everyday speech.