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retail center inauguration

[/ˈriːteɪl ˈsentər ɪˌnɔːɡjəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: retail center inaugurations / inaugurações de centros comerciais
inauguração de centro comercial
1. The formal opening ceremony or event marking the official start of operations of a retail shopping center or mall
The retail center inauguration attracted thousands of shoppers and local celebrities.
A inauguração do centro comercial atraiu milhares de consumidores e celebridades locais.
2. The ceremonial debut of a newly constructed or renovated shopping complex to the public
The mayor attended the retail center inauguration last weekend.
O prefeito compareceu à inauguração do centro comercial no fim de semana passado.
NYC Slang
grand opening of the mall
Synonyms
opening ceremonygrand openingmall inaugurationshopping center openingcerimônia de inauguraçãoabertura solene
Antonyms
closureshutdownencerramentofechamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inauguração de centro comercial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inauguração de shopping center
More frequent use of English loanword 'shopping'
Rio de Janeiro
abertura do centro de compras
Alternative phrasing used in casual contexts
Portugal
inauguração do centro comercial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the ribbon
grand opening
doors open
cortar a fita
abertura solene
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