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    Abre (en. Opens)

    /aˈβɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of opening something or allowing access.
    He opens the door to let in the air.
    Él abre la puerta para que entre el aire.
    To initiate an event, relationship, or discourse.
    She opens the conversation with a kind question.
    Ella abre la conversación con una pregunta amable.
    To discover or reveal something that was previously closed or hidden.
    The child opens the gift with much excitement.
    El niño abre el regalo con mucha emoción.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'aperire', which means to open.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open the game
    Initiates a discussion or a process.
    abre el juego
    doesn't open their mouth
    Does not speak or express their opinion.
    no abre la boca
    open your eyes
    Becomes aware of a situation.
    abre los ojos

    Related Words

    open
    The action of separating or allowing passage.
    abrir
    open
    The state of something that is not closed.
    abierto
    opening
    An opening or open space in something.
    abertura

    Slang Meanings

    Open-minded
    It is said that someone has to 'open their mind' to accept new ideas.
    Se dice que alguien tiene que 'abrir la mente' para aceptar nuevas ideas.
    Open up
    In the context of friendship, someone is told to 'open up' to talk about their feelings.
    En el contexto de amistad, le dicen a alguien que se 'abra' para hablar de sus sentimientos.