Abriéndose (en. Opening up)
/aˈbɾjendose/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The action of gradually opening something.
The flower is slowly opening up.
La flor se está abriendo poco a poco.
To unfold or spread out.
The book opened to reveal its content.
El libro se abría para revelar su contenido.
To reveal hidden feelings or ideas.
She is opening up to me about her problems.
Ella se está abriendo a mí sobre sus problemas.
Etymology
From the verb 'abrir' with the suffix '-ándose'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To open up to someone
Confidence to share thoughts with another person.
abrirse a alguien
To make one's way
Finding a way to move forward in a difficult situation.
abrirse camino
To open up to the world
Accepting new experiences and perspectives.
abrirse al mundo
Related Words
Open
To perform the action of separating the parts of something that was closed.
abrir
Reveal
To make something that was hidden evident.
revelar
Expand
To increase the size or quantity of something.
expandir
Slang Meanings
To become emotionally available.
Since he started therapy, he has been opening up more.
Desde que está en terapia, se ha estado abriendo más.
To open a new business or venture.
He is opening up in the technology sector.
Está abriéndose en el sector de tecnología.