La Palabra Del Día: "inauguración"

Question

inauguración ( een-ow-goo-rah-syohn' )

noun ( opening ceremony, inauguration, opening )

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Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game.

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Examples:

1: Seguro habrá bailarines de samba en la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos en Río.

There will surely be samba dancers in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Rio.

2: La presidenta asistió a la inauguración del nuevo hospital de veteranos.

The president attended the inauguration of the new veterans hospital.

How many can you get right?

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Answer 1

Uno de los momentos más memorables de la ceremonia de inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres fue cuando la reina Isabel II llegó al estadio olímpico descendiendo en paracaídas con James Bond

One of the most memorable events of the London Olympics opening ceremony was when Queen Elizabeth II parachuted into the Olympic stadium with James Bond.

How could we ever forget. lol No, I really was proud of her. - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

:-) - LuisCache, Aug 5, 2016

No way :-)! - Jraider, Aug 6, 2016

Answer 2

La inauguración de los juegos olímpicos es una ocasión para celebrar ,

pero el acto de clausura será muy triste , para algunos es el fin de sus sueños.

The opening of the Olympic Games is an occasion for celebration,

but the closing ceremony can be very sad. for some it is the end of their dreams .

It is sad when you've trained your whole life, finally get a chance and then something happens. :( - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Yes Amber , my heart goes out to the "also rans" we give them a raw deal. - ray76, Aug 5, 2016

But at least they can always say they competed at the Olympics. That is very impressive. - mstivers, Aug 5, 2016

Yes, at least they can say they were an olympian athlete :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

We see it that way and they should, but they don't. Just sad.... - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Answer 3

Los Juegos Olímpicos de Pekín 2008, lo que convierte a esta inauguración en la más vista . ¿Estoy curiosa que lo de Brasil vaya a sobrepasar esto?

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening was the most viewed. I am curious if Brazil will surpass this?

Hi amiga.. "The 2008 Summer Olympics was the most viewed. I am curious if Brazil"...... Sounds better. :) - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

We shall see :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

Thanks Rac - porcupine7, Aug 6, 2016

Answer 4

Mi club de oratoria celebró recientemente la inauguración de los dirigentes del club de este año.

My public speaking club recently celebrated the inaguration of this year's club officers.

Good one mate. - ray76, Aug 6, 2016

Yep, very nice. :) - rac1, Aug 6, 2016

Pound pound ;-)!!! - Jraider, Aug 6, 2016

Answer 5

Willie Nelson encabezará la inauguración del Outlaw Music Festival (festival de música forajido).

Willie Nelson will headline the inaugural Outlaw Music Festival.


Willie y su guitarra, Trigger. (Willie and his guitar, Trigger).

I like him, well, some of his music. :) - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Wow. It looks like they have some really good acts :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

I like country music! - LuisCache, Aug 5, 2016

Gracias, a todos. ;) - jrschenk, Aug 7, 2016

Answer 6

La inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de 1984, en Los Angeles, fue muy Hollywood y incluyó un objeto volante no identificado.

The opening ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games was very Hollywood and included a UFO.

Cool :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

That sounds like a good one. :) - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Suena mejor así: La inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de 1984, en Los Angeles, fue al estilo de Hollywood e incluyó un objeto volador no identificado. - fcocardenas, Aug 6, 2016

Answer 7

Todo el mundo está interesado en quién va a estar en el podio en enero para la inauguración presidencial estadounidense, pero me parece que a la mayoría la gustaría otra opción y muchos van a votar por el mal menor.

The whole world is interested in who is going to be on the podium in January for the American presidential inauguration, but it seems to me that the majority would like another option and many are going to vote for the lesser of two evils.

Good cartoon bosque :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

I think we were thinking along the same lines, but I think many are. :) - bosquederoble, Aug 5, 2016

They aren't sure what else to do. - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Answer 8

Para mucha gente, la próxima inauguración presidencial no será el motivo de celebración, sin importer quién gane.

For a lot of people, the next presidential inauguration will not be the cause for celebration, no matter who wins.

You got that right. - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

"Motivo" con "O". Estoy de acuerdo contigo pero si gana el lunático, me regreso a México - 005faa61, Aug 5, 2016

Yo lo creo también Luis. Gracias :-)! - Jraider, Aug 5, 2016

Wait for me, Julian. - rac1, Aug 5, 2016

Answer 9

En este mes de agosto, empezó la inauguración de mi maestria en salud publica. Estoy determiando a terminar en dos años. :D

This month of August the opening of my master's degree in Public Health starts. I'm determined to finish in two years. :D

Hola guapo...Buena suerte con eso. Sé que puedes hacerlo. :) - rac1, Aug 6, 2016

Gracias querida. Yo también voy a mi. - SalvadorRSPR, Aug 6, 2016

The word inauguración sounds weird in this case, it's used with events like the Olympic Games or with the opening of a new place like a restaurant, a building. ¡Qué bueno! Mucha suerte y éxito en tu maestría - fcocardenas, Aug 6, 2016

Jugué con el contexto para hacer sentido. Mis disculpas y muchas gracias. - SalvadorRSPR, Aug 6, 2016