What is the Spanish word for "close"?

Learn how to say "close" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

close

Spanish

cerca

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Alternative translations of "close"

cerrar
próximo
íntimo
final

Examples of how to use "close" in Spanish

English
Are the banks close to this street?
Spanish
¿Están los bancos cerca de esta calle?
English
My house is close to the park.
Spanish
Mi casa está cerca del parque.
English
We are close friends from school.
Spanish
Somos amigos cercanos desde la escuela.
English
The store is close and convenient.
Spanish
La tienda está cerca y es conveniente.
English
Sit close so you can hear.
Spanish
Siéntate cerca para que puedas oír.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "close" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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