Spanish word

inaugurar

Pronunciation

IPA/inawɣuˈɾaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbopen

Example

El sábado van a inaugurar una cafetería en mi barrio.

On Saturday they're going to open a cafe in my neighborhood.

Illustration for inaugurar (open)

More examples

Mañana van a inaugurar una tienda cerca de mi casa.

Tomorrow they are going to open a shop near my house.

Core concept

Officials unveiling a plaque at a building opening.

Common phrases

  • inaugurar una tienda

    open a shop

  • inaugurar una cafetería

    open a coffee shop

  • inaugurar una exposición

    open an exhibition

Similar words

abrir: Open the doors of a shop or place and begin regular service for customers.
estrenar: Debut a product, film, or venue by using or showing it to the public first.

Definition in Spanish

Abrir formalmente al público un establecimiento o iniciar oficialmente una actividad mediante un acto público.

Word origin

Inaugurar is inherited from Latin inaugurare 'to consecrate by augury' and denotes formally opening or launching an institution, service, or event.

Usage tips

  • The English cognate inaugurate matches inaugurar in meaning, but for casual openings such as shops or doors speakers usually prefer abrir.

Other meanings

  • startverb

Opposites

  • clausurarclose downverb
  • cerrarshutverb

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