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abiertas

/ah-byer-tas/

open

A pair of rustic wooden double doors standing wide open, revealing a bright, inviting space inside.

The word abiertas means 'open,' describing something not closed or shut, like these doors.

abiertas(Adjective)

fA1

open

?

not closed or shut

Also:

unlocked

?

doors or containers

,

uncovered

?

wounds or containers

📝 In Action

Las tiendas están abiertas hasta las nueve.

A1

The stores are open until nine.

Dejamos las ventanas abiertas para que entre el aire fresco.

A2

We left the windows open so the fresh air could come in.

Las heridas de la paciente estaban abiertas y necesitaban puntos.

B1

The patient's wounds were open and needed stitches.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • despejadas (clear/unobstructed)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • puertas abiertas – open doors
  • manos abiertas – open hands (generous)

Idioms & Expressions

  • tener las puertas abiertas – to be welcome

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'abiertas' ends in '-as', it must describe feminine things that are plural (more than one), like 'las ventanas' (the windows) or 'las tiendas' (the stores).

Ser vs. Estar

When describing a temporary state, use 'estar' (Las puertas están abiertas = The doors are currently open). When describing a permanent characteristic, use 'ser' (Las personas son abiertas = The people are open-minded).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Plural

Mistake: "La puerta está abierta."

Correction: La puerta está abierta. (If you are talking about one feminine door, you must use the singular form 'abierta').

⭐ Usage Tips

Base Form

Remember the base form is 'abierto' (masculine singular). This word comes from the verb 'abrir' (to open).

A simple illustration of a person smiling and looking up, with a brightly glowing lightbulb floating above their head, symbolizing a new idea being received.

When someone is abierta (open-minded), they are receptive to new ideas, symbolized by the lightbulb.

abiertas(Adjective)

fB1

open-minded

?

receptive to new ideas

Also:

frank

?

honest and direct

,

progressive

?

referring to ideas or policies

📝 In Action

Las nuevas políticas económicas son muy abiertas e inclusivas.

B2

The new economic policies are very progressive and inclusive.

Ellas son personas muy abiertas que siempre escuchan otros puntos de vista.

B1

They are very open-minded people who always listen to other points of view.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tolerantes (tolerant)
  • sinceras (sincere)

Antonyms

  • cerradas (closed-minded)
  • conservadoras (conservative)

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Use

When describing personality traits (like being open-minded), Spanish typically uses 'ser': 'Ellas son abiertas'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If 'abiertas' describes a person, it usually means they are friendly or receptive, not physically open.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: abiertas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'abiertas' in the figurative sense (open-minded)?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'abiertas' considered irregular?

It is irregular because its parent verb, 'abrir' (to open), forms its past participle ('abierto') in a way that doesn't follow the standard '-ido' ending for '-ir' verbs. The feminine plural form 'abiertas' follows that irregular pattern.

How do I know if I should use 'ser' or 'estar' with 'abiertas'?

Use 'estar' when describing a temporary state (The windows *are* open now: 'Las ventanas están abiertas'). Use 'ser' when describing a fundamental characteristic (The discussions *are* open-ended: 'Las discusiones son abiertas').