Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| cerrar sesión | /θeraɾ sesjon/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /seraɾ sesjon/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| desloguearse | /desloɡeaɾse/ (from spelling rules) |
The phrase is used when exiting an account in a computing system. The opposite of cerrar sesión is iniciar sesión (to log in).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cerrar sesión literally translates to to close session.
Which one should you use?
Cerrar sesión is the standard, formal way to say to log out in software and web interfaces. In contrast, desloguearse is a colloquial, anglicized term used in informal digital contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, cerrar la sesión and terminar la sesión are commonly used terms for log out.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because cerrar sesión is a transitive verbal phrase, you can say cerrar la sesión (to close the session) if you are referring to a specific session. Desloguearse is a reflexive verb, meaning the subject performs the action on themselves.
Did you know?
- The word cerrar in cerrar sesión comes from the Latin sera, meaning a 'bolt' or 'cross-bar'. This implies that logging out is conceptually like locking a door with a physical bolt.
- In Spanish, the concept of a 'session' sesión is used for everything from logging out of a computer to a therapy appointment or a recording studio date. This makes the phrase cerrar sesión feel more like ending a formal appointment than just clicking a button.
Examples in context
- A Tatoeba le falta el botón de cerrar sesión.Tatoeba has no "Log Out" button.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase cerrar sesión when describing a missing button.Tatoeba #670972 by gorkaazk, translation #670977 by gorkaazk
- Por favor, cierre sesión antes de irse.Please log out before leaving.
- Por favor, cierre sesión antes de salir de la oficina.Please log out before leaving the office.
- No olvide terminar sesión al finalizar su turno.Don't forget to log out when you finish your shift.
- Antes de apagar la computadora, asegúrate de salir.Before turning off the computer, make sure to log out.
- No te olvides de desconectarte cuando termines de usar la aplicación.Don't forget to log out when you finish using the app.
- No olvides cerrar sesión al terminar.Don't forget to log out when you finish.
- Debes cerrar sesión en la computadora pública.You must log out on the public computer.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are using a shared tablet at home.
- Lucía¿Ya terminaste de usar la tablet?Are you finished using the tablet?
- DanielSí, voy a cerrar sesión ahora.Yes, I am going to log out now.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, es importante por seguridad.Thanks, Daniel, it is important for security.
- DanielLo sé, ya lo hice.I know, I already did it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “log out” translations and entries cerrar sesión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cerrar, cerrar sesión, sesión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
