English–Spanish

“closure” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθjere/

Example

El cierre de la carretera fue por la nieve.

The road closure was due to the snow.

Illustration for cierre (closure)

How to say “closure” in Spanish

“Closure” in Spanish is cierre.

Fastening mechanism that keeps an opening closed such as a zipper, clasp, or latch.

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

Example sentences with cierre

El cierre de la tienda dejó a muchos clientes sorprendidos.

The shop closure left many customers surprised.

Tips for using cierre

  • Many Latin American speakers use cierre for a zipper while in Spain the usual word is cremallera, so regional context often determines which term appears.

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