opener

a tool for opening something, such as a bottle or can

abridor, destapador

• an opener for bottles/cans

Collocations bottle opener · can opener

• He used a bottle opener to open the wine.

  Usó un abridor para abrir la botella de vino.

a speech or performance at the beginning of an event, such as a party or meeting

discurso inaugural, actuación inicial

• an opener for a party/meeting

Collocations party opener · meeting opener

• The mayor gave the opening speech at the conference.

  El alcalde dio el discurso inaugural en la conferencia.

a player who starts a game but may not play for its entire duration

jugador titular, inicial

• an opener in a team

Collocations opening lineup · starting eleven

• He was the opening player for the soccer match.

  Fue el inicial para el partido de fútbol.

a song or piece of music that is played at the beginning of a concert or event

canción inicial, pieza musical de apertura

• an opener for a concert

Collocations opening act · first song

• The band played an opener to warm up the crowd.

  La banda tocó una canción inicial para calentar el ambiente.

a person or thing that starts a new idea, discussion, or activity

iniciador, impulsor

• an opener for a conversation

Collocations conversation starter · icebreaker

• She was the opener of the new project.

  Ella fue la impulsora del nuevo proyecto.