Meaning
opening
- slit, gap
- openness, open-mindedness
In a sentence
A che ora è l'apertura del negozio?
What time does the shop open?
C'è una piccola apertura nel muro.
There's a small opening in the wall.
La giacca non ha l'apertura davanti.
The jacket doesn't have an opening in front.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apertura | feminine · singular |
| aperture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For business hours, use apertura in fixed phrases: orario di apertura, apertura al pubblico. Not *apertura di ore*.
- For a physical hole or gap, apertura is broader and more formal than buco or fessura, which are often more concrete.
- Apertura mentale means open-mindedness; apertura alone often sounds abstract or institutional unless context makes the meaning clear.