Italian

esordire

verb

Iniziare un discorso, una discussione o un intervento parlato.

English: to begin a speech, discussion, etc.

  • lui ha esordito ricapitolando i fatti — he began by summarizing the facts
  • Maria began with a witty remark. — Maria esordì con una battuta spiritosa.
verb

Debuttare in una professione, attività o arte; presentarsi per la prima volta al pubblico.

English: to debut, to make one's debut

  • The actress made her debut in the theater at only eighteen. — L'attrice ha esordito a teatro a soli diciotto anni.
  • The young footballer made his debut in Serie A. — Il giovane calciatore ha esordito in Serie A.
verb

Manifestarsi per la prima volta, riferito a una malattia o a un fenomeno.

English: to begin, to start (of a disease, etc.)

  • The disease begins with mild symptoms. — La malattia esordisce con sintomi lievi.
  • The epidemic started suddenly in the region. — L'epidemia esordì improvvisamente nella regione.
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