Estrenar
Meaning: The specific pleasure of wearing, using, or showing off something brand new for the very first time.
Language: Spanish
Literally: to use for the first time
Category: Everyday
Origin: Spanish; from estreno ('premiere / debut'); applies to clothes, shoes, cars, or a freshly painted room.
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