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abridor

opener

noun ah-bree-DOHR Rare

Also means

bottle opener

Usage Note

Abridor is the generic tool for opening containers — context distinguishes abridor de botellas (bottle opener) from abridor de latas (can opener). It is distinct from sacacorchos (corkscrew) and abrelatas (can opener), which name more specific tools.

Examples

"¿Tienes un abridor para esta botella?"

Natural Translation

Do you have an opener for this bottle?

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