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abriendo

ah-bree-ehn-dohaˈβɾjendo

“abriendo” means “opening” in Spanish (physically moving something to an open position).

opening

Also: starting, unlocking
VerbA1regular ir
A simple storybook illustration of a hand pushing open a wooden door to reveal a bright garden.
gerundabriendo
past Participleabierto
infinitiveabrir

📝 In Action

Estoy abriendo la ventana porque hace calor.

A1

I am opening the window because it is hot.

Ella está abriendo su propia tienda de ropa.

A2

She is opening (starting) her own clothing store.

Fuimos abriendo todas las cajas poco a poco.

B1

We were opening all the boxes little by little.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inaugurando (inaugurating/opening for the first time)
  • destapando (uncovering/opening a lid)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • abriendo camino – blazing a trail (opening a path)
  • abriendo los ojos – opening one's eyes

Idioms & Expressions

  • abriendo el apetito – doing something that makes you feel hungry

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

yoabro
túabres
él/ella/ustedabre
nosotrosabrimos
vosotrosabrís
ellos/ellas/ustedesabren
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Words that translate to "abriendo" in Spanish:

opening→starting→unlocking→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: abriendo

Question 1 of 2

Which of these means 'I am opening the gifts'?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'aperire,' which means to uncover or reveal. The '-iendo' ending developed in Old Spanish to mark the continuous action.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: abrindoFrench: ouvrant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'abriendo' and 'abierto'?

'Abriendo' is the action in progress (opening), while 'abierto' describes the state of the object (it is open) or the finished action (it has been opened).

Can 'abriendo' be used for websites?

Yes, just like in English, you can say 'estoy abriendo la página' to mean you are loading or accessing a website.