🇪🇸 How to say

“to close” in Spanish

cerrar
Illustration of "to close" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person gently pushes a wooden door shut at the end of the day, turning the latch to secure their home.

Usage note

'Cerrar' is a common verb used for closing doors, windows, or shops, similar to how you'd say 'shut' in English.

Examples

  • Cierra la puerta.

    Close the door.

  • Voy a cerrar la ventana.

    I'm going to close the window.

  • Ellos cierran la tienda a las ocho.

    They close the store at eight.

Quick check

What does "cerrar" mean?

  • A. to close
  • B. to get
  • C. to find
  • D. to leave

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