No. 2,284 in Catalan
estrena
"Estrena" means "premiere" or "debut" in English.
In a sentence
Ahir vam anar a veure l'estrena de l'obra de teatre.
Yesterday we went to see the premiere of the theater play.
In this sentence, 'estrena' refers to the inaugural performance or showing of a play in a theater or similar production, representing its debut to the audience.
He comprat aquest vestit nou per a l'estrena.
I bought this new dress for the occasion.
Here, 'estrena' is used to denote the act of debuting or wearing something new for the first time, often associated with ceremonial or special occasions.
Aquest cotxe és la meva estrena com a conductor.
This car is my debut as a driver.
In this context, 'estrena' conveys the first-time usage or experience of something—in this case, driving a car for the first time.
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