abra
AH-brah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Por favor, abra la caja fuerte con cuidado.
A1Please, open the safe carefully (formal command).
Ella insiste en que yo abra la puerta.
A2She insists that I open the door (subjunctive).
Espero que el banco abra a las nueve.
A2I hope the bank opens at nine.
💡 Grammar Points
Subjunctive Use
Use 'abra' when expressing wishes, doubts, or desires involving someone else: 'Quiero que él abra el regalo' (I want him to open the present).
Formal Command
The formal command ('usted' form) is the same as the present subjunctive form. If you are asking an adult politely to open something, say '¡Abra!'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Commands
Mistake: "Using 'abre' for a formal command (Usted)."
Correction: Use '¡Abra la puerta!' for formal commands. 'Abre' is only for informal friends/family (tú).
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the 'IR' Verbs
'Abrir' is a regular -IR verb. Its subjunctive forms (like 'abra') look exactly like the corresponding forms of an -ER verb (like 'comer').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: abra
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'abra' as a formal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'abra' is a verb or a noun?
Look at the words around it. If it's preceded by 'la' or 'una,' it's the feminine noun meaning 'gap' or 'pass.' If it follows a pronoun like 'que yo' or 'que él' or is used as a direct command, it's the conjugated verb 'to open.'
Is 'abra' irregular?
No. The infinitive 'abrir' is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations, including 'abra,' follow the standard patterns perfectly.