Obrir
Example: Pots obrir la finestra per favor?
Definition
"Obrir" is a verb meaning to make an opening in something or to move something so that access or entry is allowed. For example, it is used when you ask someone to open a window or door to let air or people pass through.
Etymology
The word "obrir" comes from the Latin verb 'aperire' meaning 'to open.' It evolved through Old Catalan influenced by Vulgar Latin and has retained its core meaning related to creating an opening or making accessible. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to similar words in other Romance languages, like 'ouvrir' in French and 'abrir' in Spanish.
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"Obrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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