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Breakdown of Abro la puerta por la mañana.

• la mañana: the morning
• la puerta: the door
• abrir: to open

Questions & Answers about Abro la puerta por la mañana.

Why is the verb abro in the first-person singular form?

In Spanish, each pronoun requires a specific verb ending. Abro is the first-person singular (yo) form of the verb abrir. It indicates that I am the person performing the action of opening.

Could I say "en la mañana" instead of "por la mañana"?

In some regions, people do use "en la mañana," but "por la mañana" is more common in many parts of Latin America to express the idea of doing something in the morning in general. "En la mañana" can sometimes sound more literal (as in "in the morning period"), but "por la mañana" is the standard phrase for actions that happen specifically at some time during the morning.

How do I know if "(yo) abro" is written with a capital "A" or a lowercase "a"?

When a sentence starts with the verb, it begins with a capital letter (for instance, "Abro la puerta por la mañana."). Otherwise, if it appears in the middle of a sentence, it remains lowercase ("…yo abro la puerta…").

Is the word "puerta" always feminine?

Yes, in Spanish, "puerta" is a feminine noun, so you use the feminine article "la." Other door-related words, like "portón" (a large gate), might have different genders, but "puerta" itself is always feminine.

Is it necessary to say "yo" before "abro?

Not usually. In Spanish, the verb ending already shows who is performing the action. Including "yo" can add emphasis or clarity, but in most everyday contexts, "Abro la puerta por la mañana" is perfectly clear.