Abrirse (en. Open)

/aβɾiɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To unfold or extend to a greater extent.
The flower began to open up with the first rays of the sun.
La flor comenzó a abrirse con los primeros rayos del sol.
To expose something to the sight or knowledge of others.
She decided to open up about her feelings in the conversation.
Ella decidió abrirse sobre sus sentimientos en la conversación.
To separate or distance oneself from something.
It is important to open up to negative influence.
Es importante abrirse de la influencia negativa.

Etymology

From the verb abrir, which comes from the Latin 'aperire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open oneself to new experiences
To accept and be willing to try new things.
abrirse a nuevas experiencias
carve a path
To make efforts to advance or achieve a goal.
abrirse camino
open one's heart
To sincerely express one's feelings.
abrirse el corazón

Related Words

open
To make something go from a closed state to an open one.
abrir
opening
The action of opening or the condition of being open.
apertura

Slang Meanings

A way to start talking openly about personal issues.
In the conversation, he opened up and everyone was taken aback.
En la charla, él se abrió y todos quedaron impactados.
To make new friendships or social connections.
During the party, he opened up and met many new people.
Durante la fiesta, se abrió y conoció a mucha gente nueva.