abrir
Irregular Past Participle Level A1 ⭐ #42 Most CommonEnglish translation: to open
Present (Presente)
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| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | abro | |
| tú | abres | |
| él/ella/usted | abre | |
| nosotros/as | abrimos | |
| vosotros/as | abrís | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | abren |
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Frequently Asked Questions: ABRIR
Is "abrir" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"abrir" is classified as a Irregular Past Participle verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Regular present / Irregular participle: abierto". Regular in present indicative (-ir endings: abro, abres, abre, abrimos, abrís, abren) and preterite (abrí, abriste, abrió). The key irregularity is its past participle 'abierto'. Never say 'abrido' for the past participle; the only correct form is 'abierto'.
What does "abrir" mean in English? ▾
In English, "abrir" translates primarily to "to open". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "abrir"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "La puerta está abrida" instead of "La puerta está abierta". Why? The past participle and adjective form of abrir is 'abierto', never 'abrido'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "abrir"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Abrir el corazón" which means "To pour one's heart out / be deeply candid" (e.g. "Decidió abrir el corazón y contarle la verdad.").
How can I practice and memorize "abrir" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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