estreno
/es-TREH-noh/
premiere
A grand premiere of a movie or play.
estreno(noun)
premiere
?a movie, play, or show
debut
?first public appearance
,opening night
?theater
📝 In Action
El estreno de la película fue un éxito total.
B1The movie premiere was a total success.
Tengo entradas para el estreno de mañana.
B1I have tickets for tomorrow's opening night.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the word as a thing
When 'estreno' is used with 'el' (the) or 'un' (a), it is a naming word for a big event, like a new movie coming out.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Premiere vs. First use
Mistake: "Using 'premiere' in English for clothes."
Correction: In English, we say 'premiere' for movies, but in Spanish, 'estreno' works for movies AND the first time you wear your new shoes.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spotting the difference
If you see 'el estreno', it's a noun. If you see 'yo estreno', it's the action of wearing or using something new.
The first time using or wearing something new.
estreno(noun)
first use
?wearing or using something for the first time
maiden voyage
?a new vehicle or boat
📝 In Action
Hoy es el estreno de mis zapatos nuevos.
B1Today is the first time I'm wearing my new shoes.
¡Qué bonita chaqueta! ¿Es de estreno?
B2What a nice jacket! Is it new? (literally: Is it of first-use?)
Wearing a personal item for the first time.
📝 In Action
Hoy estreno mi coche nuevo.
A2Today I'm using my new car for the first time.
Yo siempre estreno algo de ropa en Navidad.
B1I always wear a new piece of clothing on Christmas.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Action
When you say 'estreno' without 'el' or 'un', you are usually saying 'I am doing the action' of using something for the first time right now.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ 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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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'.