Abriese (en. Opened)
/aˈβɾje.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of opening in a context of possibility or desire.
If he opened the window, fresh air would enter.
Si abriese la ventana, entraría aire fresco.
Refers to an opening or beginning of something.
If only he would open his heart, he would find happiness.
Si solo abriese su corazón, encontraría la felicidad.
Assumption about the action of opening.
Hopefully, he would open the book before our meeting.
Ojalá que él abriese el libro antes de nuestra reunión.
Etymology
It comes from the verb abrir, from the Latin 'aperire', which means 'to open'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make one's way
To manage to advance or make space in a place full of obstacles.
abrirse paso
to open oneself to new experiences
To be willing to experience new things.
abrirse a nuevas experiencias
to open one's heart
To express sincere emotions and feelings.
abrirse de corazón
Related Words
abrir
To perform the action of separating or moving what closes a place or an object.
abrir
abierto
Not closed or in a state of opening.
abierto
abrupt
That occurs suddenly or unexpectedly.
abrupto
Slang Meanings
To express the intention to do something clearly.
When I told him to open his mind, he looked at me strangely.
Cuando le dije que abriese la mente, me miró raro.
Act of starting a conversation or relationship.
She dared to open up with a stranger at the party.
Ella se atrevió a abriese con un desconocido en la fiesta.