estrear

Senses

1. 1.

   to premiere, to debut

   to appear or be performed for the first time (film, play, performance)

2. 2.

   to debut, to make one's debut

   to perform or appear publicly for the first time (person)

3. 3.

   to wear/use for the first time

   to use something new for the first time (clothing, shoes, objects)

Examples

• "O filme vai estrear na próxima sexta-feira nos cinemas."

  The movie will premiere next Friday in theaters.

• "Ela estreou como atriz principal no teatro municipal."

  She debuted as the lead actress at the municipal theater.

• "Vou estrear meu sapato novo na festa de hoje."

  I'm going to wear my new shoes for the first time at today's party.

Usage

Common in entertainment contexts and everyday speech. The noun form is "estreia" (premiere, debut). Colloquial use for wearing new clothes/items is very common in Brazilian Portuguese. Regular -ar verb conjugation.