abiertos
“abiertos” means “open” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
open
Also: uncovered
📝 In Action
Los mercados están abiertos hasta las seis de la tarde.
A1The markets are open until six in the afternoon.
Dejamos los paraguas abiertos para que se secaran.
A2We left the umbrellas open so they could dry.
open-minded, frank
Also: outgoing
📝 In Action
Los científicos son muy abiertos a la crítica constructiva.
B1The scientists are very open to constructive criticism.
Necesitamos ser más abiertos con nuestros sentimientos.
B2We need to be more open with our feelings.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: abiertos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'abiertos' in the figurative sense (open-minded)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *aperīre*, meaning 'to uncover' or 'to open'. The past participle form 'abierto' developed irregularly in Spanish, similar to how 'covered' comes from 'to cover' but looks slightly different.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'abiertos' used instead of 'abiertas'?
'Abiertos' is the masculine plural form. You use it when describing two or more masculine things or people (like 'los libros' or 'los hombres'). If the things are feminine (like 'las ventanas'), you must use 'abiertas'.
Is 'abiertos' a verb or an adjective?
It acts as an adjective or a past participle. It describes the state of a noun. It is derived from the verb 'abrir' (to open), but it is not a conjugated verb form on its own.