Meaning and behavior
What does abrirse mean?
Abrirse means to open / become open / open up. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- abrirse
- Gerund
- abriéndose
- Past participle
- abierto
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: abrirse; abrirse a .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of abrirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Abrirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me abro |
| tú | te abres |
| él / ella / usted | se abre |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos abrimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os abrís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se abren |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of abrirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Abrirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me abrí |
| tú | te abriste |
| él / ella / usted | se abrió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos abrimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os abristeis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se abrieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of abrirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Abrirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me abría |
| tú | te abrías |
| él / ella / usted | se abría |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos abríamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os abríais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se abrían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of abrirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Abrirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me abriré |
| tú | te abrirás |
| él / ella / usted | se abrirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos abriremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os abriréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se abrirán |
Verified context
A natural example
La puerta se abre automáticamente cuando te acercas.
The door opens automatically when you approach.
me abro
Present form for yo.
nos abrimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Abrirse FAQ
What does abrirse mean?
Abrirse means to open / become open / open up.
Is abrirse regular or irregular?
Abrirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is abrirse reflexive?
Yes. Abrirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of abrirse?
The gerund of abrirse is abriéndose.
What is the past participle of abrirse?
The past participle of abrirse is abierto.
How is abrirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me abro, te abres, se abre, nos abrimos, se abren.
How is abrirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me abrí, te abriste, se abrió, nos abrimos, se abrieron.
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