abrir

This is the 1110th most frequent Spanish word.

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abrir

"To open."


The word 'abre' is the imperative form of 'abrir', used to express a command or request for someone to open something.

Por favor, abre la puerta.

Please, open the door.


Here, 'abrir' is used in its infinitive form following the verb 'quiero' to express the action of opening an object—specifically a gift.

Quiero abrir un regalo ahora.

I want to open a gift now.


In this sentence, 'abrir' is in its infinitive form, part of a passive construction indicating the book's ability to be opened.

El libro se puede abrir fácilmente.

The book can be opened easily.