Abrir
Example: Voy a abrir la ventana porque hace calor.
Definition
"Abrir" means to move or cause something to move so that an opening is created, such as a door or window, allowing access or passage. For example, in the phrase 'Voy a abrir la ventana porque hace calor,' it means to open the window to let in cooler air.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "abrir" comes from the Latin 'aperire,' meaning 'to open.' Over time, it evolved in the Romance languages, keeping the core meaning of creating an opening. Did you know that the root 'aper-' is also the source of the English word 'aperture,' which refers to an opening or hole?
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"Abrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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