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abre-se

[AH-bruh-suh]
verb
it opens / one opens / opens itself
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'abrir' in reflexive form, indicating that something opens or is opened
The door opens at 9 AM.
A porta abre-se às 9 da manhã.
2. Used impersonally to express that an opportunity or possibility presents itself
A new opportunity opens up before us.
Uma nova oportunidade abre-se diante de nós.
3. Reflexive form indicating voluntary opening or disclosure
She opens up about her feelings.
Ela abre-se sobre seus sentimentos.
Synonyms
abredesabrefranqueia-se
Antonyms
fecha-seencerra-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abre-se
Standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
abre-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

abre-se o caminho (the path opens up)
abre-se a possibilidade (the possibility opens up)
abre-se o coração (one opens one's heart)
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