How to Say "open-minded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “open-minded” is “abierto” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella es una persona muy abierta; siempre escucha diferentes opiniones.
She is a very open-minded person; she always listens to different opinions.
El debate de esta noche será abierto a preguntas del público.
Tonight's debate will be open to questions from the public.
Soy más abierto sobre mis sentimientos con mis amigos cercanos.
I am more frank/open about my feelings with my close friends.
Permanent Characteristic (Ser)
When describing a person's personality (like being friendly or open-minded), use the verb 'ser' (to be permanent), not 'estar', as this is a defining quality.
Literal Translation of 'Public'
Mistake: “El evento es público.”
Correction: El evento es abierto (a todos). (While 'público' is correct, 'abierto' often feels more natural when emphasizing accessibility to the general public, especially for competitions or meetings.)
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