General
estrenar
What does estrenar mean?
To use or wear something for the very first time.
"Voy a estrenar mis tenis nuevos hoy."
Origin
Standard Spanish 'estrenar' (to premiere), everyday in Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'estrenar' mean?
It means to use or wear something for the very first time, or to premiere a movie or show.
How do you use 'estrenar'?
You say it when breaking in anything new, e.g. 'voy a estrenar mis zapatos' (I'm going to wear my new shoes for the first time).
Is 'estrenar' slang?
No, it's standard Spanish, but it's used constantly in everyday Mexican speech and has no clean English single-word equivalent.
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