Spanish · Common Verbs
Abrir
To open
Beginnerverb
Definition
To move something to allow access or passage.
Example
Abre la ventana, por favor.
Open the window, please.
Etymology
'Abrir' comes from the Latin 'apertire', meaning 'to open'. The word has retained its meaning through the evolution of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is used in both spoken and written Spanish, in formal or informal contexts. It is commonly understood across all Spanish-speaking regions.