Abrete (en. Open up)

/aˈβɾe.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Commands someone to open something.
Open yourself to new experiences!
¡Ábrete a nuevas experiencias!
Instructs a person to move and leave a free space.
Open up so I can pass.
Ábrete para que pueda pasar.
Used in informal contexts to encourage emotional openness.
It is important that you open up with your feelings.
Es importante que te abres con tus sentimientos.

Etymology

From the verb 'abrir' in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'aperire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Open Sesame!
Expression used to ask for something mysterious or secret to be opened.
¡Ábrete, sésamo!
Open yourself to opportunities
Instruction to be receptive to new experiences.
Ábrete a las oportunidades

Related Words

to open
To make something go from being closed to being open.
abrir
open
That is not closed; that has a free space.
abierto

Slang Meanings

Expression used to urge someone to show vulnerability.
Stop holding things back, open up!
Deja de guardarte las cosas, ¡ábrete!
Used among friends to invite someone to join a conversation.
Come on, open up and tell us your story.
Ven, ábrete y cuéntanos tu historia.