Entreabiertos (en. Half-open)

/entreaˈbiertos/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definitions: That is a little open, not completely closed.

Definitions: The door was slightly open, letting in a bit of light.

La puerta estaba entreabierta, lo que dejaba entrar un poco de luz.

Definitions: Refers to something that allows a small opening.

Definitions: The curtains were slightly open, allowing a view of the garden.

Las cortinas estaban entreabiertas, permitiendo ver el jardín.

Definitions: Indicates an intermediate position between open and closed.

Definitions: The child's eyes were slightly open while he slept.

Los ojos del niño estaban entreabiertos mientras dormía.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the verb 'entreabrir', which means to open only a little.

Common Phrases: slightly open doors

Common Phrases: Refers to opportunities that are still available.

puertas entreabiertas

Common Phrases: slightly open eyes

Common Phrases: Literally means that the eyes are partially open, often used to describe someone who is about to wake up.

ojos entreabiertos

Related Words: to slightly open

Related Words: To open something only to a certain extent.

entreabrir

Related Words: open

Related Words: That is in a state of total openness.

abierto

Related Words: to close

Related Words: To render something disconnected or in a state opposite to open.

cerrar

Slang Meanings: To be alert or in a state of attention.

Slang Meanings: Keep your eyes slightly open in that meeting, don’t miss anything.

Ten los ojos entreabiertos en esa reunión, no te pierdas nada.

Slang Meanings: Refers to a compromised or delicate situation.

Slang Meanings: The conversation was left slightly open and no one knew what to expect.

La conversación quedó entreabierta y nadie sabía qué esperar.