Galician Word of the Day
abrir
/a-BREER/ • verb — 26th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something); to make accessible or to begin
Examples
- Podes abrir a ventá, por favor?
(Can you open the window, please?) - Abrín a porta cando chegou.
(I opened the door when he/she arrived.) - Tes que abrir o ficheiro para ver o informe.
(You need to open the file to see the report.)
Synonyms
- destapar
- descorrer
Abrir is a very common -ir verb used for physical actions (open a door, window, bottle) and digital actions (open a file, app). It can also be used figuratively (to open a business, to open up emotionally). Use the imperative (abre / abrid) for commands or the appropriate conjugated form for different subjects (eu abro, ti abres, el/ela abre).
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