cerrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to close

   to shut or fasten something that was open

2. 2.

   to close down / shut

   to end operations or cease business (a store, event, etc.)

3. 3.

   to lock

   to secure with a lock or bolt

4. 4.

   to conclude / end

   to bring to an end or finish (a discussion, deal, or account)

Examples

• "Por favor, cierra la puerta cuando salgas."

  Please close the door when you leave.

• "La tienda cierra a las 9 de la noche."

  The store closes at 9 p.m.

• "Necesito cerrar mi cuenta bancaria."

  I need to close my bank account.

Usage

Cerrar is a regular -AR verb with a stem vowel change (e→ie) in present indicative: cierro, cierras, cierra, cerramos, cerráis, cierran. It is one of the most common verbs in Spanish and combines readily with prepositions: cerrar con llave (to lock), cerrar de golpe (to slam shut).