abran
“abran” means “open” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
open
Also: they open
📝 In Action
Por favor, abran la puerta para que entre aire fresco.
A1Please, open the door so fresh air can come in.
Necesito que ustedes abran el paquete ahora mismo.
A2I need you (plural, formal) to open the package right now.
Ojalá que los bancos no abran tarde mañana.
B1Hopefully, the banks don't open late tomorrow.
launch
Also: start, inaugurate
📝 In Action
El director sugirió que abran un debate sobre el tema.
B1The director suggested that they start a debate on the topic.
Es urgente que abran las inscripciones para la conferencia.
B2It is urgent that they open the registrations for the conference.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: abran
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'abran' as a direct command?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Abrir' comes from the Latin verb *aperīre*, meaning 'to uncover' or 'to expose.' This root emphasizes the action of moving something from a closed state to an open one.
First recorded: Around the 10th century in written Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'abran' is a command, how do I know if the speaker is talking to 'you all' (ustedes) or 'they' (ellos)?
You can tell by the context. If 'abran' starts a sentence or follows a polite marker like 'por favor,' it is usually the formal command 'you all open.' If it follows a trigger phrase like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'quiero que' (I want that), it refers to 'they' or 'you all' in the special subjunctive form.