cerrar sesión
/θeraɾ sesjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'logout' is translated into Spanish as cerrar sesión.
cerrar sesión is the standard term used in software interfaces and web applications for the action of logging out.
Meaning: act or process of logging out (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cerrar sesión literally translates to 'to close session'.
Which one should you use?
While cerrar sesión refers to the act of logging out, sesión cerrada refers to the state of being logged out (a closed session).
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, it is grammatically natural to include the definite article 'la' between the verb and the noun, as in cerrar la sesión.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American contexts, users might use the anglicism loguear as a verb. However, to say 'logout' they would use desloguear by adding the prefix 'des-' to reverse the action.
- Spanish uses the word cerrar for many things that English uses 'turn off' or 'stop' for. This includes cerrar la boca to tell someone to shut up or cerrar el grifo to turn off a tap.
- In Spanish, sesión can also refer to a recording session in a studio or a parliamentary meeting. The phrase cerrar sesión is thus used both for computers and for the formal conclusion of government business.
Examples in context
- Por favor, asegúrese de cerrar sesión antes de abandonar el sitio.Please make sure to logout before leaving the website.
- Le recomendamos salir de su cuenta para mantener su información segura.We recommend you logout to keep your information secure.
- No olvides salir antes de apagar el ordenador.Don't forget to logout before shutting down the computer.
- ¡Terminemos esta partida y finalicemos sesión!Let's finish this game and logout!
- El proceso de cerrar sesión es muy lento.The process of logging out is very slow.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are sharing a laptop at a library.
- SofíaYa terminé de usar el correo, Daniel.I'm done using the email, Daniel.
- DanielNo olvides hacer el cerrar sesión primero.Don't forget to log out first.
- SofíaTienes razón, lo hago ahora mismo.You're right, I'll do it right now.
- DanielGracias, Sofía, ahora es mi turno.Thanks, Sofía, now it's my turn.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 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.
