Abrirla (en. Open it)

a-breen-lah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Make something accessible or visible.
I am going to open it to let in the light.
Voy a abrirla para que entre la luz.
Release something that is closed.
I need to open it to see what it contains.
Necesito abrirla para ver lo que contiene.
Start using a device, such as a program or a file.
She wants to open it to work on the document.
Ella quiere abrirla para trabajar en el documento.

Etymology

It derives from 'abrir', from Latin 'aperire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Open the door
Make the entrance to a place accessible.
Abrir la puerta
Open your eyes
Become aware of a situation.
Abrir los ojos
Open the way
Facilitate the start of something.
Abrir el camino

Related Words

open
Make something go from a closed state to an open one.
abrir
opened
What is not closed or covered.
abierto
opening
The action of opening or the opening made.
abertura

Slang Meanings

Open something informally or carelessly.
Don’t be rough when opening it, take it easy.
No seas brusco al abrirla, tranquilo.
Start a conversation about a delicate topic.
Let's open it up about our relationship.
Vamos a abrirla sobre nuestra relación.