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How do you say "to open" in Italian?
aprire
In Italian, "to open" is aprire.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ah-PREE-reh. The 'p' is clear and the 'ri' rhymes with 'free'.
Grammar notes
Aprire is an -ire verb. Past participle is aperto. It is a regular verb in most forms.
Example sentence
Io apro la finestra.
I open the window.
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How to remember aprire
Aprire sounds like 'a pray' backwards, as if you are opening your arms to pray.
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Questions about aprire
How do you say "to open" in Italian?
In Italian, "to open" is aprire. It is a noun.
How is aprire written in Italian?
aprire is written using the standard Italian script.
How is aprire used in a sentence?
Use aprire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Io apro la finestra. (I open the window.).
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