Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
cerrar
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈraɾ/
Meaning
- verbclose
Example
Por favor, cierra la puerta.
Please close the door.
More examples
Antes de salir, recuerda cerrar la ventana.
Before leaving, remember to close the window.
Core concept
Two door panels meeting to block a doorway.
Common phrases
cerrar la puerta
close the door
cerrar la ventana
close the window
cerrar los ojos
close your eyes
Similar words
tapar: A lid or cover sits over a container or hole to hide and contain its contents.
bloquear: An object is placed to block a passage or opening so passage is impossible.
trabar: A snag or misalignment jams a door or mechanism so it cannot move.
asegurar: A lock or fastener holds a door or container closed so it cannot be opened.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que una abertura deje de permitir el paso al juntar, mover o bloquear sus partes.
Word origin
From Latin serrare meaning 'to bolt or fasten', originally referring to physically blocking an opening and later extending to figurative closures.
Usage tips
- A concrete noun such as puerta or reunión after cerrar makes it clear whether the meaning is physical or metaphorical.