How to say "grand opening"

Question

Hi. Would appreciate some help on how to say "grand opening."

thanks

Answer 1

Thank you. I saw that too when I used the phrase dictionary here. But, as with you, it seemed the word "inauguracion" was too formal. Still, thanks for input.

Answer 2

"Gran inauguración" is the correct translation.

Gran apertura is also very common - CORCUBION, Mar 30, 2013

Answer 3

ToLife:

I looked in my "Big Fat" Span/Eng & Eng/Span dictionary

(HarperCollins - 7th Edition - 2003).
My "Big Fat" book suggests:

Grand opening = Apertura solemne

(Apertura is feminine so since "La apertura" is awkward, then "El Apertura solemne")

To an English speaking ear, the use of "solemne" may still sound somewhat formal, but,

"It's in the book" .

Recuerdos/Best Wishes

Moe

I go with something more easily understood like apertura inicial - 0074b507, Sep 2, 2009

inicio del juego=book opening (don't ask me why) - 0074b507, Sep 2, 2009

Answer 4

One term used, but perhaps it's too formal:

inaugaración

it would be more like when they dedicated the plaque on a new building, but I have seen it used for "grand opening"