What does abierto in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word abierto in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use abierto in Spanish.

The word abierto in Spanish means open, open, receptive, open to , receptive to, open, open, open, open, open, unwrap, open, open, open, turn on, open, open, open, open, drill, sink, open, whet, begin, launch, head, lead, open up, be open, take a curve wide, crack, open-pit, opencast, open heart, openheartedly, open-book, open-book, open to the public, Open Town Council, open cabildo, open pit, open space, open book, open sea, open marriage, open-heart surgery, open prison, open jail, open prison, open jail, be an open book, open system, open system, open-source system, open-source software, unemployment rate, open will, split bolt, open-toed shoes. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word abierto

open

adjetivo (que no está cerrado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La tienda permanece abierta todo el día.
The store is open all day.

open

adjetivo (sin tapujos, franco)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Se ha convertido en una guerra abierta entre las dos bandas que controlan la droga en la ciudad.
An open war has developed between the two groups that control drugs in the city.

receptive

adjetivo (persona: receptiva)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Diana es una persona abierta y siempre está dispuesta a escuchar a los demás.
Diana is a very receptive person and is always willing to listen to what others have to say.

open to , receptive to

(persona: receptiva)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Me agrada mi nueva jefa porque está abierta a nuestras sugerencias.
I like the new boss because she's open to (or: receptive to) new ideas.

open

adjetivo (tipo de relación)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi pareja y yo tenemos una relación abierta: cualquiera de los dos puede salir con otros cuando quiera. Los vecinos tienen un matrimonio abierto.
My partner and I have an open relationship: both of us can go out with other people whenever we want.

open

adjetivo (fonema: vocal) (phonetics)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El profesor exageró la pronunciación del nombre Carla para marcar el sonido abierto de la /a/.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The letter 'o' in the word 'hole' is an open vowel.

open

nombre masculino (torneo con categorías) (competition)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mañana empieza el primer abierto del año y Rafa Nadal es el favorito.
Tomorrow is the first open of the season and Rafa Nadal is the favorite.

open

verbo transitivo (puertas, ventanas)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Si estás solo en la casa, ¡nunca le abras la puerta a un extraño!
If you are home alone, never open the door to a stranger.

open, unwrap

verbo transitivo (objeto: quitar la envoltura)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La cara de un niño se ilumina cuando abre un regalo.
Children's faces light up when they open (or: unwrap) a present.

open

verbo transitivo (destapar: frasco, envase)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Quiero abrir una botella de vino, ¿me prestas tu sacacorchos?
I want to open a bottle of wine. Can you pass me the corkscrew?

open

verbo transitivo (extender, desplegar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Los supersticiosos creen que es de mala suerte abrir un paraguas dentro de la casa.
Superstitious people believe that it is bad luck to open an umbrella indoors.

open

verbo transitivo (descorrer: cortinas, telón) (to the side)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Todas las mañanas abro las cortinas de mi recámara para que entre el sol.
Every morning, I open the bedroom curtains to let the sunlight in.

turn on

verbo transitivo (activar: llave, grifo)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Cuida el agua, enjabona en seco los platos y abre la llave del agua sólo para enjuagarlos.
Conserve water: soap the dishes, then turn on the faucet to rinse them.

open

verbo transitivo (libros, revistas)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El maestro dijo a los estudiantes, "abran su libro en la página 31".
The teacher told the students, "Open your books at page 31."

open

verbo transitivo (inaugurar: negocios)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Una famosa pizzería abrió ayer una sucursal en nuestra ciudad.
Yesterday, a famous pizzeria chain opened a branch in our town.

open

verbo transitivo (despejar: vías, trayectos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿A qué hora van a abrir la calle? Tengo que pasar por ahí para llegar al trabajo.
What time is the road going to be opened? I have to drive that way to get to work.

open

verbo transitivo (permitir la entrada)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El sector privado pide al gobierno abrir la frontera a las importaciones de productos básicos.
The private sector is asking the government to open the border to imports of commodities.

drill, sink

verbo transitivo (perforar, horadar, agujerar) (well)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Esta semana abrirán otro pozo petrolero en aguas profundas del Golfo de México.
This week another oil well is to be drilled (or: sunk) in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

open

verbo transitivo (iniciar, encabezar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Su iniciativa ha abierto las puertas a otras mujeres que quieran trabajar en ese campo.
Their initiative has opened the door to other women who might want to work in the field.

whet

verbo transitivo (producir apetito)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Estos canapés me han abierto el apetito.
These canapés have whetted my appetite.

begin, launch

verbo transitivo (iniciar una investigación)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La policía abrió el caso después de la denuncia de la familia.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. An investigation has begun into the cause of the disaster.

head, lead

verbo transitivo (encabezar un desfile)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La banda de la ciudad abrirá este año la cabalgata de los Reyes Magos.
This year the city band will be leading the Epiphany parade.

open up

verbo pronominal (sincerarse, explayarse)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Es muy reservado, no acostumbra abrirse a desconocidos.
He's very reserved and doesn't usually open up to strangers.

be open

verbo pronominal (ser receptivo) (willing to try)

Olvida tus viejas estrategias comerciales, tienes que abrirte a nuevas ideas.
Forget about your old business strategies: you have to be open to new ideas.

take a curve wide

verbo pronominal (curva: alejarse del lado interno) (driver of vehicle)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El camión chocó de frente contra un coche que se abrió demasiado en la curva.
A truck crashed head on with a car that took the curve too wide.

crack

verbo pronominal (agrietarse, romperse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La circulación de transporte pesado por esta calle provocó que se abriera el pavimento.
The road surface cracked through all the heavy traffic going over it.

open-pit, opencast

locución preposicional (al descubierto) (mine)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La minería a cielo abierto es muy común.
Open-pit (or: opencast) mining is very common.

open heart

locución adverbial (a través del tórax)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tuvieron que operarla a corazón abierto porque no había otro remedio para su afección de corazón.

openheartedly

locución adverbial (figurado (de manera íntima)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Hablé con mi mejor amiga a corazón abierto y le conté toda la verdad sobre mí.

open-book

locución adverbial (con consulta de libros) (test)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

open-book

locución adverbial (contrato transparente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

open to the public

locución adjetiva (accesible, disponible)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El teatro solo está abierto al público los fines de semana.
The theatre is only open to the public at the weekend.

Open Town Council

nombre masculino (AmL (política: reunión pública)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Cabildo Abierto es la reunión pública extraordinaria de los concejos municipales o locales.

open cabildo

nombre masculino (AmL (asamblea colonial pública) (historical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los cabildos abiertos jugaron un rol decisivo en las Guerras de la Independencia Hispanoamericana.

open pit

locución adjetiva (tipo de minería)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

open space

(espacio sin tabicar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La mejor parte de la casa es la sala de estar porque es un espacio abierto bien iluminado.
The best part of the house is the living room because it is a well-lit, open space.

open book

nombre masculino (figurado (sincero) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Juan es un libro abierto.
Juan is an open book.

open sea

(alta mar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

open marriage

(relación libre, ausencia de fidelidad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

open-heart surgery

locución nominal femenina (técnica quirúrgica)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Las operaciones a corazón abierto tienen un porcentaje muy elevado de éxito.
Open-heart surgery has a very high success rate.

open prison, open jail

(derecho: sistema penitenciario) (informal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

open prison, open jail

(derecho: sistema de prisión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be an open book

locución verbal (ser muy transparente) (transparent)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mi hija es un libro abierto: siempre sé cómo se siente con solo mirarla.
My daughter is an open book. I always know what she's feeling just by looking at her.

open system

(sistema físico que interactúa)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Andrés estudia la teoría de los sistemas abiertos.

open system, open-source system, open-source software

(sistema informático de acceso libre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pedro es programador y está programando un sistema abierto.

unemployment rate

locución nominal femenina (MX (de población urbana)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La tasa de desempleo abierto se calcula con encuestas aplicadas en ciudades.

open will

locución nominal masculina (última voluntad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

split bolt

(utensilio mecánico)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

open-toed shoes

(sin talón o sin punta)

A Laura le gusta usar zapatos abiertos.
Laura likes using open-toed shoes.

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