abrir

Signification

Verb

1. (intransitive,reflexive,transitive) to open, open up
2. (transitive) to unlock
3. (transitive) to turn on
4. (transitive) to start, open, open up, set up (a business, restaurant, etc.)
5. (transitive) to crack, crack open, to pop (e.g., a safe, a bottle, a coconut)
6. (transitive) to break, break open, (new ground, a game, etc.); to break out (e.g., champagne); to breach
7. (transitive) to spread (one's legs, arms, fingers)
8. (figuratively,transitive) to answer (the door)
9. (pronominal) to open up (to become communicative)
10. (reflexive,slang) to leave, go away
11. (Latin-America,reflexive) to withdraw, back out of

Noun

the act of opening

Coupé comme

a‧brir

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/aˈbɾiɾ/

Étymologie

Inherited from Old Spanish, from Latin aperīre. Compare English apricate.

Phrases

Bien . ¿ y qué regalo vas a abrir primero ?

Bien. Et quel cadeau allez-vous ouvrir en premier?