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How do you say "to open" in Spanish?
abrir
In Spanish, "to open" is abrir.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ah-BREER. The double 'r' makes a rolled sound, but English speakers can use a single 'r' sound.
Grammar notes
Regular -ir verb. Irregular past participle: abierto. Present tense: abro, abres, abre, abrimos, abren.
Example sentence
Abro la puerta.
I open the door.
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How to remember abrir
Sounds like a-BREEZE. Picture wind blowing open a door.
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Questions about abrir
How do you say "to open" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to open" is abrir. It is a noun.
How is abrir written in Spanish?
abrir is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is abrir used in a sentence?
Use abrir as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Abro la puerta. (I open the door.).
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