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    Abrir (en. Open)

    /aˈβɾiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something that was closed become open.
    I am going to open the door.
    Voy a abrir la puerta.
    To activate a device or machine.
    I need to open the computer.
    Necesito abrir el ordenador.
    To begin using something, such as a book or a file.
    She decided to open the book to read it.
    Ella decidió abrir el libro para leerlo.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'aperire', meaning to unlock or discover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open your mouth
    To speak, especially to share a secret.
    abrir la boca
    open up the game
    To provide more information about something.
    abrir el juego
    open your eyes
    To realize something that was not seen before.
    abrir los ojos

    Related Words

    opening
    The action of opening.
    abrimiento
    open
    That is not closed.
    abierto
    opening
    That opens.
    abrescente

    Slang Meanings

    Open your mind
    It is good to open your mind to new ideas.
    Es bueno abrir la mente a nuevas ideas.
    Open fire
    The group started to open fire in the game.
    El grupo comenzó a abrir fuego en el juego.