debut
“debut” means “debut” in Spanish (a person's first public appearance).
debut
Also: first appearance, premiere
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El debut del cantante fue un éxito total.
A2The singer's debut was a total success.
Todos esperan con nervios el debut del nuevo jugador.
B1Everyone is nervously waiting for the new player's first game.
Ella hizo su debut en el cine a los diez años.
B1She made her film debut at ten years old.
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Borrowed from the French word 'début', which originally referred to the first stroke in a game like bowls or billiards.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pronounce the 't' at the end of 'debut'?
Yes, in Spanish the final 't' is pronounced, although it is often very soft compared to the vowel.
Is 'debut' formal or informal?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in a newspaper, a sports broadcast, or just chatting with friends.
Why doesn't it have an accent mark if the stress is at the end?
Spanish spelling rules say that words ending in 't' only get an accent mark if they don't follow the standard stress patterns. Since most words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' naturally stress the last syllable, 'debut' doesn't need a written mark.