cerrar
/θeˈraɾ/
To close out in Spanish is cerrar.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeˈraɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish verb cerrar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'serried', which describes lines of soldiers or objects pressed closely together.
- The word cerrar can be used metaphorically to describe a person's personality. If someone is described as cerrado, it means they are emotionally guarded or 'closed off' to others.
- While English speakers say 'close' an account, Spanish speakers often use cancelar, because cerrar can imply physically locking the doors of the bank branch.
Examples in context
- Debemos cerrar el proyecto a tiempo.We need to close out the project on time.
- Espero que podamos cerrar la transacción hoy mismo.I hope we can close out the transaction today.
- El departamento de finanzas necesita finalizar el informe.The finance department needs to close out the report.
- Vamos a finalizar el contrato lo más pronto posible.We will close out the contract as soon as possible.
- Es hora de concluir la reunión y tomar decisiones.It's time to close out the meeting and make decisions.
- Quisiera concluir el evento con unas palabras finales.I would like to close out the event with a few final words.
- Él quiere cerrar el trato hoy.He wants to close out the deal today.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their store's final sale.
- SofíaTenemos que cerrar la tienda pronto.We have to close out the store soon.
- JavierSí, ya estamos vendiendo todo.Yes, we are already selling everything.
- SofíaEntonces, ¿cuándo es el último día?So, when is the last day?
- JavierSerá el sábado próximo, Sofía.It will be next Saturday, Sofía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cerrar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerrar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
