abre
/abɾe/from spelling rules
The Spanish word abre means "open" as a command.
abre is used as an imperative command to tell someone to open something.
Which one should you use?
While abre is the command used for someone you address as tú, abra is the formal imperative used for someone you address as usted.
How do you pronounce it?
/abɾe/
Did you know?
- The verb abrir is used for things English speakers might 'turn on', such as saying abre el grifo to 'open' or turn on a water faucet.
- While abre is a command, adding abre paso is the standard way to shout 'make way' when pushing through a crowded street or event.
- The word abre is a linguistic relative of the English word 'aberture' and 'aperture', both coming from the Latin 'aperire'.
Examples in context
- Abre la botellaOpen the bottle
- El mago abre su chisteraThe magician opens his top hat
- ¡Abre la puerta!Open the door!
- Abre la ventana, por favor.Open the window, please.
- Abre el regalo ahora.Open the gift now.
- Abre la puerta para mí.Open the door for me.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are in the living room on a hot day.
- SofíaHace mucho calor aquí.It is very hot in here.
- JavierTienes razón.You are right.
- SofíaAbre la ventana, Javier.Open the window, Javier.
- JavierClaro, lo hago ahora.Sure, I'll do it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
