estreno

es-TREH-noh/esˈtɾeno/

“estreno” means “premiere” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

premiere🔊B1Noun

a movie, play, or show

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first use🔊B2Noun

wearing or using something for the first time

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I wear for the first time🔊B1Verb

personal items

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premiere

Also: debut, opening night

NounmB1

A grand red velvet curtain on a stage with bright spotlights shining on the floor.

📝 In Action

El estreno de la película fue un éxito total.

The movie premiere was a total success.

Tengo entradas para el estreno de mañana.

I have tickets for tomorrow's opening night.

Word Connections

Synonyms

lanzamiento (launch)
debut (debut)

Antonyms

clausura (closing)

Common Collocations

estreno mundial – world premiere
día de estreno – opening day

first use

Also: maiden voyage

NounmB2informal

📝 In Action

Hoy es el estreno de mis zapatos nuevos.

Today is the first time I'm wearing my new shoes.

¡Qué bonita chaqueta! ¿Es de estreno?

What a nice jacket! Is it new? (literally: Is it of first-use?)

Word Connections

Synonyms

novedad (novelty/newness)

Common Collocations

ir de estreno – to be wearing something for the first time
ropa de estreno – brand new clothes

I wear for the first time, I premiere

VerbB1regular ar

A person looking at a new colorful scarf they are wearing around their neck.

gerundestrenando

past Participleestrenado

infinitiveestrenar

📝 In Action

Hoy estreno mi coche nuevo.

Today I'm using my new car for the first time.

Yo siempre estreno algo de ropa en Navidad.

I always wear a new piece of clothing on Christmas.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrenaran

yoestrenara

túestrenaras

vosotrosestrenarais

nosotrosestrenáramos

él/ella/ustedestrenara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrenen

yoestrene

túestrenes

vosotrosestrenéis

nosotrosestrenemos

él/ella/ustedestrene

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrenaron

yoestrené

túestrenaste

vosotrosestrenasteis

nosotrosestrenamos

él/ella/ustedestrenó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrenaban

yoestrenaba

túestrenabas

vosotrosestrenabais

nosotrosestrenábamos

él/ella/ustedestrenaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrenan

yoestreno

túestrenas

vosotrosestrenáis

nosotrosestrenamos

él/ella/ustedestrena

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Words that translate to "estreno" in Spanish:

debut→first use→i premiere→maiden voyage→opening night→premiere→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estreno

Question 1 of 2

If you buy a new shirt and wear it for the first time today, which sentence is correct?

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👥 Word Family▼

estrenar(to premiere / to wear for the first time) — Verb

estrenado(premiered / released) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

lleno buenotruenoveneno

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the verb 'estrenar', which comes from the Latin word 'strena', meaning a 'gift given for luck' or a 'good omen', specifically those given at the beginning of the year.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: étrenneItalian: strenna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'estreno' only for movies?

No! While it is very common for movies and plays, Spanish speakers use it for anything new: clothes, cars, a new stadium, or even a new habit.

What is the difference between 'estreno' and 'estrenar'?

'Estreno' is the noun (the premiere) or the 'I' form of the verb. 'Estrenar' is the general verb meaning 'to premiere' or 'to use for the first time'.