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    Abría (en. Opened)

    /aˈbɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of opening something in the past.
    If I opened the door, light could come in.
    Si abría la puerta, podría entrar la luz.
    Use of the verb to open in a hypothetical situation.
    If I opened the book, I would discover a new world.
    Si abría el libro, descubriría un mundo nuevo.
    Describes an action that occurred habitually in the past.
    When I opened the window, I enjoyed the fresh air.
    Cuando abría la ventana, disfrutaba del aire fresco.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'aperire', which means to open.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cleared the way
    Refers to allowing access or entry.
    abría el paso
    opened the conversation
    Initiated a dialogue or discussion.
    abría la conversación
    opened his/her eyes
    To discover or realize something.
    abría los ojos

    Related Words

    to open
    To perform the action of separating what is closed.
    abrir
    open
    That is not closed, that has access.
    abierto

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to the action of revealing secrets.
    She always opened the secrets of her life.
    Ella siempre abría los secretos de su vida.
    Used in a context of making something available.
    The club opened on the weekend for everyone.
    El club abría el fin de semana para todos.