Abrirme (en. Open me up)

/aˈβɾiɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of opening up to others, showing vulnerability or emotional availability.
I decided to open up to my friend about my problems.
Decidí abrirme a mi amigo sobre mis problemas.
To allow access to my emotional or personal interior.
She never dares to fully open up to anyone.
Ella nunca se atreve a abrirse completamente a nadie.
To expose something that was hidden or secret.
In the end, I managed to open up about my deepest fears.
Al final, logré abrirme sobre mis temores más profundos.

Etymology

From the verb 'abrir' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to open up to someone
To show vulnerability and trust towards someone.
abrirse a alguien
to open up in half
To fully expose one’s feelings or thoughts.
abrirse en canal

Related Words

open
To make something go from closed to open.
abrir
trust
Belief in someone's reliability or truth.
confianza
vulnerability
The ability to be hurt or affected emotionally.
vulnerabilidad

Slang Meanings

To open up emotionally in a carefree manner.
That party was the perfect opportunity to open up and share my story.
Esa fiesta fue la oportunidad perfecta para abrirme y contar mi historia.
To let others see your weaknesses without fear of judgment.
Sometimes, you have to open up to friends to vent.
A veces, hay que abrirse a los amigos para desahogarse.