chiuso
/ˈkju.zo/
The English word "closed" is translated into Italian as chiuso.
chiuso is an adjective used to describe something that is not open.
Meaning: not open (adj)
Which one should you use?
While chiuso is used as the adjective meaning "closed", it is also the past participle of the verb chiudere, which means "to close".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, chiuso must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use chiusa for feminine singular nouns, chiusi for masculine plural nouns and chiuse for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈkju.zo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, if you describe a person as una persona chiusa, you are not saying they are physically closed, but rather that they are 'reserved' or 'introverted'.
- In Italy, many shops and offices observe the riposo, a midday break where they are chiuso for several hours, often from 1 pm to 4 pm.
- The phrase chiuso a chiave is the standard way to say something is 'locked', rather than using a single verb for 'to lock'.
Examples in context
- Il bar è chiuso.The bar is closed.This sentence shows how to use chiuso to describe a business that is not open.Tatoeba #7247827 by Guybrush88, translation #3393301 by CK
- Ne ho chiuso uno.I closed one.This sentence uses chiuso as a past participle.Tatoeba #11461728 by Guybrush88, translation #2873146 by Amastan
- Il frigo è chiuso.The refrigerator is closed.This sentence demonstrates using chiuso to describe an appliance that is not open.Tatoeba #7258550 by Guybrush88, translation #5152850 by CarpeLanam
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are standing in front of a cafe.
- MartinaLorenzo, guarda, il bar è chiuso.Lorenzo, look, the bar is closed.
- LorenzoDavvero? È un peccato.Really? That's a shame.
- MartinaVolevo prendere un caffè qui.I wanted to have a coffee here.
- LorenzoAndiamo in un altro posto.Let's go somewhere else.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “closed” translations and entries chiuso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
