What does "cerrar" mean in English?

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Spanish

cerrar

English

close

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Alternative translations of "cerrar"

shut
lock
seal
block

Examples of how to use "cerrar" in Spanish

Spanish
Cierra la puerta al salir.
English
Close the door when you leave.
Spanish
Cierro la ventana cada noche.
English
I close the window every night.
Spanish
Ella cerró la puerta con llave.
English
She locked the door with a key.
Spanish
De niño, cerraba la tienda temprano.
English
When I was a child, I used to close the store early.
Spanish
Mañana cerraremos el museo a las seis.
English
Tomorrow we will close the museum at six.

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

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Cierra la puerta al salir.

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