abrir

Senses

1. 1.

   to open

   to make something accessible by moving a door, window, lid, etc.

2. 2.

   to start; to begin

   to initiate or commence (a business, event, conversation, etc.)

3. 3.

   to unlock; to unfold

   to spread open or reveal something previously closed

4. 4.

   to cut open

   to make an incision or opening

Examples

• "Abre a porta, por favor."

  Open the door, please.

• "A loja abre às 9 da manhã."

  The store opens at 9 in the morning.

• "Ele abriu o coração e contou tudo."

  He opened his heart and told everything.

Usage

One of the most common verbs in Portuguese. Highly regular in conjugation. Appears in numerous phrasal-like constructions: abrir mão (to give up), abrir espaço (to make room), abrir a boca (to open one's mouth). Register is neutral and widely used.