Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
inauguración
Pronunciation
IPA/inauɣuɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounopening
Example
¿Cuándo es la inauguración del festival?
When is the opening of the festival?
More examples
La ceremonia de inauguración comenzará a las diez.
The opening ceremony will begin at ten.
Core concept
Ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials.
Common phrases
ceremonia de inauguración
opening ceremony
fecha de inauguración
opening date
inauguración oficial
official opening
Similar words
apertura: General opening or start of an event or exhibition, as listed in schedules or programs.
Definition in Spanish
Ceremonia oficial que marca la apertura de un evento, un edificio o el comienzo de un mandato.
Word origin
From Latin inaugurātiō (from inaugurāre 'to take omens', related to augur), originally a ritual that formally marks the start of an office, building, or event.
Usage tips
- Denotes a formal ceremonial opening rather than an ordinary beginning, so it commonly appears when dates, guest lists, or speeches are part of the event.