Inklingo

abrimos

ah-BREE-mohsaˈβɾimos

abrimos means we open in Spanish (present action).

we open, we openedAlso: we are opening, we unlock

VerbA1regular ir
Two pairs of hands working together to push open a large set of colorful double doors.
gerundabriendo
past Participleabierto
infinitiveabrir

📝 In Action

Siempre abrimos las ventanas por la mañana.

A1

We always open the windows in the morning.

Ayer abrimos una cuenta en el banco.

A2

Yesterday we opened a bank account.

Si abrimos la caja, ¿qué pasará?

B1

If we open the box, what will happen?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • abrimos la puertawe open the door
  • abrimos fuegowe open fire

Idioms & Expressions

  • abrimos los ojosto realize the truth or become aware

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

yoabro
abres
él/ella/ustedabre
nosotrosabrimos
vosotrosabrís
ellos/ellas/ustedesabren

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "abrimos" in Spanish:

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: abrimos

Question 1 of 1

If you say 'Ayer nosotros abrimos el regalo', what are you saying?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'aperire', which means 'to uncover' or 'to open.'

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: ouvrirItalian: aprire

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'abrimos' is present or past?

Look for time markers! Words like 'ayer' (yesterday) indicate past, while 'siempre' (always) or 'ahora' (now) indicate present. If there are no markers, look at the other sentences around it.

Is 'abrimos' used for opening bank accounts or just doors?

Both! It is used for physical objects (doors, boxes) and abstract things (bank accounts, investigations, or even 'opening' your heart).