Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Abrir: to open
abrir
Pronunciation: ah-BREER (stress the capital letters)
Abrir means “to open” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to open
- How to say it: ah-BREER
- Present: yo abro, tú abres
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “abrir” means and how to use it
Abrir means “to open” a door, a window, a bottle, an account, or a store.
How to conjugate “abrir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | abro | I |
| tú | abres | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | abre | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | abrimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | abren | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo abrí, él abrió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | abierto | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Abro la ventana por la mañana.I open the window in the morning.
- ¿A qué hora abre el banco?What time does the bank open?
- Por favor, abre la puerta.Please open the door.
Usage tip
The past participle is irregular: abierto (open). Use it as an adjective: la tienda está abierta.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to open” in Spanish?
“to open” in Spanish is “abrir.” It is pronounced ah-BREER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “abrir”?
Say ah-BREER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “abrir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “abrí” and “él” is “abrió.” The past participle is “abierto.”
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