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How to Say "they unlock" in Spanish

The Spanish word forthey unlockis abrenA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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referring to doors or containers
Two children together pushing open a set of large, heavy wooden double doors leading to a bright, sunlit garden.

Examples

Ellos abren las ventanas por la mañana.

They open the windows in the morning.

¿A qué hora abren las tiendas hoy?

What time do the stores open today?

Ustedes abren el regalo juntos.

You all open the gift together.

Who is doing the action?

Use 'abren' when the people doing the opening are 'they' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all' (ustedes).

One form for two groups

In Spanish, the form for 'they' and the formal 'you all' is exactly the same.

Mixing up 'You' forms

Mistake:Using 'abren' for a single person (usted).

Correction: Use 'abre' for one person (usted) and 'abren' for a group of people (ustedes).

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