debutar
to make a debut
verb deh-boo-TAHR Less Common
Origin: From French débuter ('to begin, to make one's debut').
Usage Note
Debutar is a regular -ar verb used in sports, arts, and performance contexts — a player, actor, or band debuta when they perform for the first time in a professional setting. The related noun is debut (masculine), with the plural debuts. It is rarely used outside formal or media registers.
Examples
"El joven futbolista debutó con el equipo esta semana."
Natural Translation
The young footballer made his debut with the team this week.
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