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- Introduction to Abrir
- Indicative tenses of Abrir
- Abrir in the Indicative Present
- Abrir in the Indicative Preterite
- Abrir in the Indicative Imperfect
- Abrir in the Indicative Present Continuous
- Abrir in the Indicative Near Future
- Abrir in the Indicative Future
- Abrir in the Indicative Conditional
- Abrir in the Indicative Present Perfect
- Abrir in the Indicative Past Perfect
- Abrir in the Indicative Future Perfect
- Abrir in the Indicative Conditional Perfect
- Subjunctive tenses of Abrir
- Imperative tenses of Abrir
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Introduction to Abrir
“Abrir” is a Spanish verb meaning “to open.” It’s used in a wide variety of contexts, from opening doors and windows to opening businesses and starting conversations.
| Infinitive | Past Participle | Gerund |
|---|---|---|
| abrir | abierto | abriendo |
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Example Sentences:
- Past Participle
La tienda ya ha abierto. The store has already opened. - Gerund
Estoy abriendo una cuenta bancaria. I am opening a bank account.
Indicative tenses of Abrir
The indicative mood in Spanish is all about reality. When you use an indicative tense, you’re stating a fact, making an observation, or describing an event you believe to be true. This mood has a wide range of tenses that allow you to express yourself across different time frames, from the past to the present and into the future.
Abrir in the Indicative Present
The present indicative tense of abrir (to open) is used to talk about actions happening now, habits, routines, and general truths.
For example: Abro la puerta todas las mañanas. (I open the door every morning.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abro |
| Tú | abres |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abre |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abrimos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abrís |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abren |
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The Indicative Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Preterite
The preterite tense of abrir is used to talk about completed actions in the past. Think of it as the tense for actions that have a clear beginning and end.
For example: Abrí el regalo inmediatamente. (I opened the gift immediately.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abrí |
| Tú | abriste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abrió |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abrimos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abristeis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrieron |
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The Indicative Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Preterite Simple, Preterite Tense, or Past Definite in English, and as Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Simple, or Tiempo Pasado in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Imperfect
The imperfect tense of abrir takes us back to the past, but with a different perspective than the preterite. It describes actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past, with no specific end point.
For example, Abría la tienda todos los días. (I used to open the store every day.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abría |
| Tú | abrías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abría |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abríamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abríais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrían |
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The Indicative Imperfect tense is also known as the Imperfect Tense, Past Imperfect, or Imperfective Past in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Tiempo Imperfecto in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Present Continuous
The present continuous tense of abrir describes an action that is in progress right now. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.
For example: Estoy abriendo la ventana para que entre aire fresco. (I am opening the window to let fresh air in.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | estoy abriendo |
| Tú | estás abriendo |
| Él / Ella / Usted | está abriendo |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | estamos abriendo |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | estáis abriendo |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | están abriendo |
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The Indicative Present Continuous tense is also known as the Present Progressive, Continuous Present, or Progressive Present in English, and as Presente Continuo, Presente Progresivo, or Progresivo de Indicativo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Near Future
The near future tense of abrir expresses actions that will happen in the very near future. It often emphasizes the speaker’s intention or certainty.
For example: Voy a abrir una nueva cuenta bancaria mañana. (I am going to open a new bank account tomorrow.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | voy a abrir |
| Tú | vas a abrir |
| Él / Ella / Usted | va a abrir |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | vamos a abrir |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | vais a abrir |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | van a abrir |
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The Indicative Near Future tense is also known as the Immediate Future, Simple Future (colloquial use), or Informal Future in English, and as Futuro Próximo, Futuro Cercano, or Ir a + Infinitivo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Future
The future tense of abrir expresses actions that will occur in the future. It’s a more formal way to talk about future plans or predictions.
For example: Abrirá el museo a las nueve. (The museum will open at nine.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abriré |
| Tú | abrirás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abrirá |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abriremos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abriréis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrirán |
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The Indicative Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, or Future Tense in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro de Indicativo, or Tiempo Futuro in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Conditional
The conditional tense of abrir is used to talk about hypothetical situations or actions that would happen under certain conditions. It often translates to “would open” in English.
For example: Abriría la carta ahora, pero prefiero esperar. (I would open the letter now, but I prefer to wait.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abriría |
| Tú | abrirías |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abriría |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abriríamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abriríais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrirían |
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The Indicative Conditional tense is also known as the Conditional Tense, Present Conditional, or Simple Conditional in English, and as Condicional Simple, Condicional de Indicativo, or Tiempo Condicional in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Present Perfect
The present perfect tense of abrir is used to describe actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or have a result that is relevant to the present.
For example: He abierto todas las ventanas de la casa. (I have opened all the windows in the house.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | he abierto |
| Tú | has abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | ha abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | hemos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | habéis abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | han abierto |
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The Indicative Present Perfect tense is also known as the Present Perfect, Perfect Present, or Compound Past in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto, Perfecto de Indicativo, or Presente Perfecto in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Past Perfect
The past perfect tense of abrir is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past.
For example: Había abierto la tienda antes de que llegaran los clientes. (I had opened the store before the customers arrived.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | había abierto |
| Tú | habías abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | había abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | habíamos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | habíais abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | habían abierto |
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The Indicative Past Perfect tense is also known as the Pluperfect, Past Perfect, or Compound Past Perfect in English, and as Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto, Pluscuamperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Perfecto in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Future Perfect
The future perfect tense of abrir describes an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future.
For example: Habrá abierto el nuevo restaurante para las fiestas. (The new restaurant will have opened by the holidays.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | habré abierto |
| Tú | habrás abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | habrá abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | habremos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | habréis abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | habrán abierto |
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The Indicative Future Perfect tense is also known as the Future Perfect or Compound Future in English, and as Futuro Perfecto, Perfecto de Futuro, or Futuro Compuesto in Spanish.
Abrir in the Indicative Conditional Perfect
The conditional perfect of abrir is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past, something that would have happened if a different condition had been met. It often translates to “would have opened” in English.
For example: Habría abierto el negocio antes, pero no tenía el permiso. (I would have opened the business earlier, but I didn’t have the permit.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | habría abierto |
| Tú | habrías abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | habría abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | habríamos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | habríais abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | habrían abierto |
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The Indicative Conditional Perfect tense is also known as the Perfect Conditional or Compound Conditional in English, and as Condicional Perfecto, Perfecto de Condicional, or Condicional Compuesto in Spanish.
Subjunctive tenses of Abrir
The subjunctive mood in Spanish might seem a bit mysterious at first, but it’s all about expressing subjectivity. Instead of stating cold, hard facts, you use the subjunctive to talk about desires, doubts, emotions, and possibilities. Think of it as the mood of uncertainty, where things are wished for, doubted, or influenced by opinions and feelings.
Abrir in the Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of abrir is used to express wishes, doubts, emotions, and possibilities in the present or future. It often follows verbs or phrases that indicate subjectivity or uncertainty.
For example: Espero que abras la carta pronto. (I hope you open the letter soon.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abra |
| Tú | abras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abráis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abran |
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The Subjunctive Present tense is also known as the Present Subjunctive or Simple Present Subjunctive in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo or Subjuntivo Presente in Spanish.
Abrir in the Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive of abrir is used to express wishes, doubts, emotions, and possibilities in the past, or in hypothetical situations. It often follows verbs or phrases that indicate subjectivity or uncertainty in the past tense.
For example: Dudaba que abriera la tienda a tiempo. (I doubted that he/she would open the store on time.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abriera |
| Tú | abrieras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abriera |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abriéramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abrierais |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrieran |
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The Subjunctive Imperfect tense is also known as the Imperfect Subjunctive or Past Subjunctive in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo, Imperfecto de Subjuntivo, or Subjuntivo Pasado in Spanish.
Abrir in the Future Subjunctive
The future subjunctive is rarely used in modern Spanish, but it’s good to be aware of it! It expresses a hypothetical action in the future with a high degree of uncertainty.
For example: Si abriere una nueva sucursal, aumentarán las ventas. (If they should open a new branch, sales will increase.)
You’ll likely encounter this tense more in literature or legal texts than in everyday conversation.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | abriere |
| Tú | abrieres |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abriere |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abriéremos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abriereis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abrieren |
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The Subjunctive Future tense is also known as the Future Subjunctive or Simple Future Subjunctive in English, and as Futuro de Subjuntivo or Subjuntivo Futuro in Spanish.
Abrir in the Present Perfect Subjunctive
The present perfect subjunctive of abrir is used to express actions that are completed in relation to the present or future, but with some element of subjectivity or uncertainty.
For example: Me alegra que hayas abierto tu propio negocio. (I’m glad that you have opened your own business.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | haya abierto |
| Tú | hayas abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | haya abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | hayamos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | hayáis abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | hayan abierto |
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The Subjunctive Present Perfect tense is also known as the Perfect Subjunctive or Present Perfect Subjunctive in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto de Subjuntivo or Perfecto de Subjuntivo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Past Perfect Subjunctive
The past perfect subjunctive of abrir is used to express actions that were completed before another action in the past, but with some element of subjectivity or uncertainty.
For example: Dudaba que hubiera abierto la oficina tan temprano. (I doubted that he/she had opened the office so early.)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | hubiera abierto |
| Tú | hubieras abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | hubiera abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | hubiéramos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | hubierais abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | hubieran abierto |
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The Subjunctive Past Perfect tense is also known as the Pluperfect Subjunctive, Past Perfect Subjunctive, or Compound Past Subjunctive in English, and as Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo or Pluscuamperfecto de Subjuntivo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Future Perfect Subjunctive
Like the future subjunctive, the future perfect subjunctive is very rare in modern Spanish. It expresses a hypothetical action that will have been completed before a certain point in the future.
For example: Cuando hubiere abierto la tienda, comenzaremos las ventas. (When I have opened the store, we will begin the sales.)
It’s more likely to be found in legal documents or older literature than in everyday speech. Most speakers would use other tenses to express this idea.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | hubiere abierto |
| Tú | hubieres abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | hubiere abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | hubiéremos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | hubiereis abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | hubieren abierto |
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The Subjunctive Future Perfect tense is also known as the Future Perfect Subjunctive or Compound Future Subjunctive in English, and as Futuro Perfecto de Subjuntivo or Perfecto de Futuro de Subjuntivo in Spanish.
Imperative tenses of Abrir
The imperative mood in Spanish is all about getting things done! It’s the mood of commands, requests, and instructions. When you use the imperative, you’re telling someone to do something, offering advice, or even expressing a strong wish. Want to tell someone to open a door, open their books, or open their minds? The imperative is your go-to mood.
Abrir in the Imperative Affirmative
The affirmative imperative of abrir is used to give commands or instructions to open something.
For example: ¡Abre la ventana! (Open the window!)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | abre |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abrid |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abran |
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The Imperative Affirmative tense is also known as the Positive Imperative or Affirmative Command in English, and as Imperativo Afirmativo or Mandato Afirmativo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Imperative Negative
The negative imperative of abrir is used to give commands or instructions not to open something.
For example: ¡No abras el regalo hasta mañana! (Don’t open the gift until tomorrow!)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | no abras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | no abra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | no abramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | no abráis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | no abran |
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The Imperative Negative tense is also known as the Negative Imperative or Negative Command in English, and as Imperativo Negativo or Mandato Negativo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Future Perfect Subjunctive
Like the future subjunctive, the future perfect subjunctive is very rare in modern Spanish. It expresses a hypothetical action that will have been completed before a certain point in the future.
For example: Cuando hubiere abierto la tienda, comenzaremos las ventas. (When I have opened the store, we will begin the sales.)
It’s more likely to be found in legal documents or older literature than in everyday speech. Most speakers would use other tenses to express this idea.
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | hubiere abierto |
| Tú | hubieres abierto |
| Él / Ella / Usted | hubiere abierto |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | hubiéremos abierto |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | hubiereis abierto |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | hubieren abierto |
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The Subjunctive Future Perfect tense is also known as the Future Perfect Subjunctive or Compound Future Subjunctive in English, and as Futuro Perfecto de Subjuntivo or Perfecto de Futuro de Subjuntivo in Spanish.
Imperative tenses of Abrir
The imperative mood in Spanish is all about getting things done! It’s the mood of commands, requests, and instructions. When you use the imperative, you’re telling someone to do something, offering advice, or even expressing a strong wish. Want to tell someone to open a door, open their books, or open their minds? The imperative is your go-to mood.
Abrir in the Imperative Affirmative
The affirmative imperative of abrir is used to give commands or instructions to open something.
For example: ¡Abre la ventana! (Open the window!)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | abre |
| Él / Ella / Usted | abra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | abramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | abrid |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | abran |
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The Imperative Affirmative tense is also known as the Positive Imperative or Affirmative Command in English, and as Imperativo Afirmativo or Mandato Afirmativo in Spanish.
Abrir in the Imperative Negative
The negative imperative of abrir is used to give commands or instructions not to open something.
For example: ¡No abras el regalo hasta mañana! (Don’t open the gift until tomorrow!)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | no abras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | no abra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | no abramos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | no abráis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | no abran |
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The Imperative Negative tense is also known as the Negative Imperative or Negative Command in English, and as Imperativo Negativo or Mandato Negativo in Spanish.