ábrelo
AH-breh-loh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tengo un regalo para ti, ¡ábrelo!
A1I have a gift for you, open it!
Si no puedes abrir el bote, ábrelo con esta llave.
A2If you can't open the jar, open it with this tool.
El correo es importante, por favor ábrelo ahora.
A1The email is important, please open it now.
💡 Grammar Points
Two words in one
This word is a combination of 'abre' (the command form of 'abrir') and 'lo' (the word for 'it'). In Spanish, we attach 'it' directly to the end of positive commands.
Why the accent mark?
When you attach 'lo' to 'abre', the word becomes longer. To make sure we still emphasize the 'A' sound, we have to add a written accent mark: ábrelo.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the accent
Mistake: "abrelo"
Correction: ábrelo. Without the accent, the pronunciation would naturally shift to the middle syllable, which is incorrect for this command.
Using it for 'she' or 'her'
Mistake: "Ábrelo (referring to a box/caja)"
Correction: Ábrela. Use 'ábrelo' for masculine objects (like 'el regalo') and 'ábrela' for feminine objects (like 'la caja').
⭐ Usage Tips
Friendly commands
This form is used for the 'tú' (informal) version. If you are being very formal, you would say 'ábralo' instead.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ábrelo
Question 1 of 2
What two parts make up the word 'ábrelo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ábrelo' formal or informal?
It is informal. It is used with friends, family, or people you address as 'tú'. For formal situations, use 'ábralo'.
Where does the stress go when I say it?
The stress is on the very first syllable: AH-bre-lo. The accent mark on the 'á' tells you exactly where the emphasis goes.