openness

S2 W2

BrE /ˈəʊ.pən.nəs/ AmE /ˈoʊ.pən.nɪs/

noun en → es

1 DISPOSITION B2

the quality of being willing to accept new ideas and people, or to change your mind about things

apertura, disposición, abierto a

  • be open to something

Collocations openness to criticism · openness to new ideas

  • The company's openness to change is one of its strengths.

    La apertura de la empresa al cambio es uno de sus puntos fuertes.

2 STATE B1

the state or quality of being open, especially in a physical sense

abiertura, estado abierto

  • be open

Collocations openness of the door · openness of the window

  • The openness of the room made it feel very spacious.

    La amplitud de la habitación hizo que pareciera muy espaciosa.

1 POLICY C1

a policy of being open and honest, or of allowing people to have access to information or places

política de apertura, política de transparencia

  • policy of openness

Collocations openness in government · openness in business practices

  • The company has adopted a policy of openness regarding its financial dealings.

    La empresa ha adoptado una política de transparencia en cuanto a sus negocios financieros.

2 RELATIONSHIP B2

the quality of being open and honest in relationships, or the willingness to share personal information with others

abiertura en las relaciones, sinceridad

  • be open about something

Collocations openness in a relationship · openness about one's feelings

  • Her openness about her past has helped others who have had similar experiences.

    Su sinceridad sobre su pasado ha ayudado a otros que han tenido experiencias similares.