abrir
verbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “abrir” mean in English?
to open
Example sentences
Abre la ventana, por favor.
Open the window, please.
Abro el libro.
I open the book.
La tienda está abierta.
The shop is open.
How to use it
Abrir means 'to open'. Regular -ir verb. Past participle abierto (irregular: not 'abrido'). Common with doors, windows, books, eyes.
Common mistake
Past participle is abierto/abierta (NOT 'abrido'). One of a small group of irregular past participles: abrir → abierto, escribir → escrito, decir → dicho.