Spanish Word of the Day
abrir
/ah-BREER/ • verb — 14th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open; to make accessible or start something by moving or unlocking it
Examples
- ¿Puedes abrir la puerta, por favor?
(Can you open the door, please?) - Voy a abrir una cuenta nueva en el banco.
(I'm going to open a new account at the bank.) - Abre la aplicación y comprueba si funciona.
(Open the app and check if it works.)
Synonyms
- destapar
- inaugurar
Use abrir for physical actions (open a door, bottle, window), for digital actions (open a file or app), and for starting events or businesses (abrir una tienda). Imperative forms: informal 'abre' (tú) and formal 'abra' (usted). Context determines which synonym fits best (e.g., 'destapar' for removing a cover, 'inaugurar' for formal openings).
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