Spanish word

estrenar

Pronunciation

IPA/estɾeˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbuse for the first time

Example

Quiero estrenar esta cámara hoy.

I want to use this camera for the first time today.

Illustration for estrenar (use for the first time)

More examples

Voy a estrenar los zapatos en la fiesta.

I'm going to wear shoes for the first time at the party.

Core concept

A person's debut with an object or a performance.

Common phrases

  • estrenar ropa

    wear clothes for the first time

  • estrenar zapatos

    wear shoes for the first time

  • estrenar la cámara

    use the camera for the first time

Similar words

usar: Applies an item or tool in its intended everyday role.
probar: Gives something a trial run to see if it works or fits.
llevar: Is dressed in a garment; keeps clothing on the body.
ponerse: Gets clothing onto the body; the motion of dressing oneself.

Definition in Spanish

Presentar o emplear algo por primera vez, ya sea una prenda, un objeto o una obra.

Word origin

Formed from the noun estreno 'premiere' plus the verbal suffix -ar, so the verb expresses making a debut or using something for the first time.

Usage tips

  • Estrenarse (reflexive) often describes a person making a debut, while estrenar without reflexive commonly describes using or wearing something for the first time.

Other meanings

  • wear for the first timeverb
  • premiereverb

Related words

  • estrenopremierenoun
  • reestrenarre-releaseverb

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