🇪🇸 How to say

“to open” in Spanish

abrir
Illustration of "to open" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person stands at a wooden door, turning the knob and pushing it forward to reveal a sunlit room. The morning light streams in, and a cat curiously peeks from the other side.

Usage note

Abrir is used for opening objects like doors, windows, or containers. It's a regular -ir verb, and you'll often hear it in polite requests or daily instructions.

Examples

  • Abre la puerta, por favor.

    Open the door, please.

  • Voy a abrir la ventana.

    I'm going to open the window.

  • Ella abre el libro.

    She opens the book.

Quick check

What does "abrir" mean?

  • A. to open
  • B. to get
  • C. to find
  • D. to leave

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