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inaugurazione

/i.naw.ɡu.ratˈt͡sjo.ne/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,225

Meaning

opening, inauguration

  • formal opening or ceremony marking the start of a public event, building, or exhibition

In a sentence

L'inaugurazione del nuovo teatro è prevista per venerdì sera.

The opening of the new theater is scheduled for Friday evening.

Sei andato all'inaugurazione del ristorante ieri?

Did you go to the restaurant opening yesterday?

Non abbiamo ricevuto l'invito per l'inaugurazione della galleria d'arte.

We didn't receive an invitation to the art gallery opening.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
inaugurazionefeminine · singular
inaugurazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently used for store or museum openings, not just political inaugurations.

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