A1 Idiom Neutral

Ser un libro abierto

Be an open book

Meaning

To be easy to understand or read, transparent.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, this is a common way to praise someone's sincerity in social circles. In Mexico, it is often used to describe someone who is very expressive and 'no se guarda nada' (doesn't keep anything to themselves).

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Gender consistency

Always use 'un libro abierto' regardless of the person's gender.

Meaning

To be easy to understand or read, transparent.

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Gender consistency

Always use 'un libro abierto' regardless of the person's gender.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct gender agreement.

María es ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: un libro abierto

Libro is masculine, so it must be 'un libro abierto'.

Fill in the blank.

Él no tiene secretos, es ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: un libro abierto

The phrase for someone without secrets is 'un libro abierto'.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Choose the correct gender agreement. Choose A1

María es ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: un libro abierto

Libro is masculine, so it must be 'un libro abierto'.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

Él no tiene secretos, es ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: un libro abierto

The phrase for someone without secrets is 'un libro abierto'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, always use 'un libro abierto'.

Related Phrases

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Ser un libro cerrado

contrast

To be a mysterious person

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Ser transparente

synonym

To be very clear

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