Abierta (en. Open)

/aˈβjeɾta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not have a lock or is without closure.
The door is open.
La puerta está abierta.
That is exposed to view or air.
The book is on the table, open.
El libro está sobre la mesa, abierto.
That has a receptive or available attitude.
She is a very open person to new ideas.
Ella es una persona muy abierta a nuevas ideas.
In the context of a conversation, that does not close off to different opinions.
The debate was very open and constructive.
El debate fue muy abierto y constructivo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'aperta', which means 'open' or 'exposed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open mind
A person willing to accept new ideas or opinions.
mente abierta
open doors
A situation in which access is allowed to people.
puertas abiertas
open up to someone
To show a receptive and sincere attitude towards another person.
abrirse a alguien

Related Words

open
To perform the action of opening something that was closed.
abrir
opened
The state of something that is open.
abierto
opening
The action of opening or being open.
abrimiento

Slang Meanings

Term used in some contexts to refer to a person who is willing to try new experiences.
She is very open; she is always looking for adventures.
Ella es muy abierta, siempre está buscando aventuras.
Used to describe someone who is frank or very sincere in their opinions.
She has no filters; she is quite an open person.
No tiene filtros, es una persona bastante abierta.