toma de posesión
inauguration
The Spanish term 'toma de posesión' translates to 'inauguration' or 'taking possession' in English. It is commonly used to refer to the formal act of assuming a role or position, often in a ceremonial context. For example, when a president or a mayor formally begins their term office, we can say they have their 'toma de posesión'. It can also be used more broadly to describe the act of overtaking or acquiring something.
Example sentences using: toma de posesión
La toma de posesión del nuevo presidente será el próximo mes.
The inauguration of the new president will be next month.
This sentence talks about an upcoming inauguration (toma de posesión) event for a new president. It implies that elections have recently taken place and a new president has been elected, who will officially take office (the act referred to by 'toma de posesión') next month.
Todos estábamos emocionados en la toma de posesión de nuestro nuevo hogar.
We were all excited at the possession of our new home.
This sentence is about a family or a group of people who are moving into a new home. The term 'toma de posesión' is used here to refer to the act of taking possession of the home, meaning the day they actually start living in it.
El director finalmente confirmó la fecha de su toma de posesión.
The principal finally confirmed the date of his inauguration.
In this sentence, a principal or school director confirms the date he will officially assume his duties. The term 'toma de posesión' is used here to refer to this event.