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"Comprensiva" is a form of "comprensivo", an adjective which is often translated as "understanding". "Abierta" is a form of "abierto", an adjective which is often translated as "open". Learn more about the difference between "comprensiva" and "abierta" below.
comprensivo(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (tolerant)
a. understanding
Ojalá mis padres fueron tan comprensivos como los tuyos, Andrés.I wish my parents were as understanding as yours, Andres.
2. (complete)
a. comprehensive
Estoy buscando una lista comprensiva de las mejores novelas de ciencia ficción de los últimos diez años.I'm looking for a comprehensive list of the best science fiction novels from the last ten years.
abierto(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not closed)
a. open
No dejes el refrigerador abierto.Don't leave the refrigerator open.
La tienda está abierta por si quieres ir a comprar leche.The store is open in case you want to go buy milk.
2. (accessible)
a. open-minded
Es muy abierta; puedes hablar con ella de cualquier cosa.She is very open-minded; you can talk to her about anything.
b. open
Estoy abierta a cualquier sugerencia o crítica que tengan.I'm open to any suggestion or criticism you may have.
3. (public)
a. open
Hay un conflicto abierto en esa parte del mundo.There is an open conflict going on in that part of the world.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
5. (sports)
a. open tournament
El club de golf tendrá un abierto en junio.The golf club will hold an open tournament in June.
