How to Say "expressed" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “expressed” is “abrió” — B2 level.

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abrió

verbB2formal

Showed feelings

Two friendly figures sit on a park bench under a tree. One figure is leaning forward, speaking with an open, trusting expression, while the other listens attentively.

Examples

Después de la terapia, por fin se abrió a sus amigos.

After therapy, he finally opened up to his friends. (Note: uses 'se abrió')

La experiencia le abrió los ojos sobre la pobreza.

The experience opened his eyes about poverty.

Reflexive Use

When talking about opening up emotionally, the verb is usually reflexive, meaning it uses 'se': 'se abrió' (he/she opened themselves up).

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Related Translations

became receptive→confided→inaugurated→initiated→started→

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