abrir la puerta a

abrir la puerta a(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to open the door for
Ábrele la puerta a mamá cuando vuelva de la panadería. No se llevó sus llaves y yo me voy a duchar.Open the door for Mom when she comes back from the bakery. She didn't take her keys and I'm going to take a shower.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to make happen)
a. to open the door to
Las ambiguas declaraciones del presidente abren la puerta a la especulación.The president's ambiguous statements open the door to speculation.
b. to open the door for
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
La tecnología 5G abre la puerta a infinitas posibilidades en el sector de la telefonía móvil.5G technology opens the door for infinite possibilities in the cellphone sector.
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