Kilo Lingo

/aˈβjeɾto/

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Translation

open

Word origin

Past participle of abrir, from Latin apertus, the participle of aperire ('to open'). The same Latin verb gives English 'aperture' and 'aperitif'.

Origin
Latin
Root
apertus
English cognates
aperture, aperitif

Grammar

Feminineabierta
Masc pluralabiertos
Fem pluralabiertas

Examples

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The window is open and air is coming in.

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The bar is open until very late.

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I found the door open this morning.

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He has a very open mind for new ideas.

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The child's eyes were wide open.

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This word is part of lesson 16.