inauguration

BrE /ɪˌnɔːɡjʊˈeɪʃən/ AmE /ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈeɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 CEREMONY [singular] B2

a formal ceremony to open a new building, event, or period of time

inauguración, ceremonia de apertura

  • the inauguration of something

Collocations inauguration ceremony · inaugural speech

  • The president's inauguration was a grand event.

    La inauguración del presidente fue un gran evento.

2 BEGINNING [singular] B2

the beginning of an official period, such as the start of someone's term in office

inicio oficial, toma de posesión

  • the inauguration of somebody

Collocations inaugural year · inaugural term

  • The mayor's inaugural speech was inspiring.

    El discurso inaugural del alcalde fue inspirador.