cerimônia de inauguração

[sɛɾɪˈmoːniɐ dɨ ĩɲɡuɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: cerimônias de inauguração

opening ceremony; inauguration ceremony

1. A formal and solemn event held to officially open or dedicate a new building, institution, or public work

The opening ceremony of the new hospital was attended by the mayor and several government officials.

A cerimônia de inauguração do novo hospital foi frequentada pelo prefeito e vários funcionários do governo.

2. The ceremonial act of formally beginning the use or operation of something new

The inauguration ceremony of the Olympic Games is always a grand spectacle.

A cerimônia de inauguração dos Jogos Olímpicos é sempre um espetáculo grandioso.

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General Brazilian

cerimônia de inauguração

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

cerimônia de inauguração

Common formal usage in business and government contexts

Rio de Janeiro

cerimônia de inauguração

Standard usage, particularly for cultural and sporting events

Portugal

cerimónia de inauguração

European Portuguese spelling with accent on 'cerimónia'

cortar a fita da inauguração (to cut the ribbon at the inauguration)

marcar presença na inauguração (to mark one's presence at the inauguration)

estar na primeira linha da inauguração (to be in the front row of the inauguration)

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