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abren

AH-bren/ˈaβɾen/

“abren” means “they open” in Spanish (when talking about other people or things).

they open, you all open

Also: they are opening, they unlock
VerbA1regular in this tense ir
Two children together pushing open a set of large, heavy wooden double doors leading to a bright, sunlit garden.
gerundabriendo
past Participleabierto
infinitiveabrir

📝 In Action

Ellos abren las ventanas por la mañana.

A1

They open the windows in the morning.

¿A qué hora abren las tiendas hoy?

A1

What time do the stores open today?

Ustedes abren el regalo juntos.

A1

You all open the gift together.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • abren camino – they clear the way / they lead the way
  • abren fuego – they open fire
  • abren el apetito – they work up an appetite

Idioms & Expressions

  • abren los ojos a alguien – to make someone realize the truth about something

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesabrieran
yoabriera
túabrieras
vosotrosabrierais
nosotrosabriéramos
él/ella/ustedabriera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesabran
yoabra
túabras
vosotrosabráis
nosotrosabramos
él/ella/ustedabra

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesabrieron
yoabrí
túabriste
vosotrosabristeis
nosotrosabrimos
él/ella/ustedabrió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesabrían
yoabría
túabrías
vosotrosabríais
nosotrosabríamos
él/ella/ustedabría

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesabren
yoabro
túabres
vosotrosabrís
nosotrosabrimos
él/ella/ustedabre
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "abren" in Spanish:

they open→they unlock→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: abren

Question 1 of 2

Which group of people is performing the action in the sentence: 'Mis amigos abren el coche'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'aperire', which means to uncover or reveal. It has stayed very similar in Spanish for centuries.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: ouvrirEnglish: aperture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'abren' mean 'are open'?

It usually means the action 'they open'. If you want to say something is already in an open state, you would use 'están abiertos'.

Is 'abren' used for both men and women?

Yes, 'abren' stays the same whether you are talking about 'ellos' (men/mixed group) or 'ellas' (women).