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“close” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoíntimo · cercano · allegado

Pronunciation

IPA/θeˈraɾ/

Example

Por favor, cierra la puerta.

Please close the door.

Illustration for cerrar (close)

How to say “close” in Spanish

“Close” in Spanish is cerrar.

Two door panels meeting to block a doorway.

Full entry for cerrar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cerrar

Antes de salir, recuerda cerrar la ventana.

Before leaving, remember to close the window.

Tips for using cerrar

  • A concrete noun such as puerta or reunión after cerrar makes it clear whether the meaning is physical or metaphorical.

Other Spanish words for “close”

Somos muy íntimos.

We are very close.

La tienda cercana abre a las ocho.

The store close by opens at eight.

Está muy allegada a su hermana.

She is very close to her sister.

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