abras
“abras” means “that you open” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
that you open
Also: open
📝 In Action
No quiero que abras esa ventana.
A2I don't want you to open that window.
Es posible que abras la tienda temprano mañana.
B1It's possible that you will open the shop early tomorrow.
¡No abras la puerta a extraños!
A2Don't open the door to strangers!
mountain passes
Also: clearings, small bays
📝 In Action
Caminamos por las abras de la cordillera.
C1We walked through the mountain passes of the range.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: abras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence is correct for telling a friend: 'I want you to open the gift'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'aperire', which means 'to uncover' or 'to open'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'abras' and not 'abres'?
'Abres' is for facts (You open the door every day). 'Abras' is for feelings, wishes, or commands (I hope you open the door; Don't open the door).
Is 'abras' related to 'abrasar' (to burn)?
No. The verb 'abrasar' (to burn) would be 'abrases' in this form. 'Abras' always comes from 'abrir' (to open).