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cerrados

/ser-RAH-dohs/

closed

A pair of thick, rustic wooden doors that are firmly shut and secured by a large, metal bolt or latch across the center.

Illustrating the meaning 'closed' or 'shut'.

cerrados(Adjective)

mA1

closed

?

shut, not open

Also:

locked

?

secured

,

shut

?

door, window

📝 In Action

Los ojos de mi hermano estaban cerrados mientras dormía.

A1

My brother's eyes were closed while he slept.

Todos los museos están cerrados por la mañana.

A2

All the museums are closed in the morning.

Tuvimos que irnos porque los accesos estaban cerrados.

B1

We had to leave because the entrances were shut.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tapados (covered)
  • bloqueados (blocked)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • ojos cerrados – closed eyes
  • caminos cerrados – closed roads

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since this word ends in '-os', it describes masculine nouns that are plural, like 'los bancos' (the banks) or 'los libros' (the books). If you describe feminine plural nouns (like 'las tiendas'), you must say 'cerradas'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: "Los bancos son cerrados."

Correction: Los bancos están cerrados. Use 'estar' (to be) when describing a temporary state or the result of an action (being closed). Use 'ser' only for permanent traits.

⭐ Usage Tips

State vs. Action

Remember that 'cerrados' describes the state of being closed. The action of closing is 'cerrar'.

A lone figure of a child sitting quietly on the ground, hugging their knees tightly to their chest and looking down, suggesting a reserved or withdrawn personality.

Illustrating a person with a 'reserved' personality.

cerrados(Adjective)

mB1

reserved

?

person's personality

,

closed off

?

uncommunicative

Also:

narrow-minded

?

having fixed ideas (less common)

,

introverted

?

shy

📝 In Action

Mis vecinos son muy cerrados; nunca hablan con nadie.

B1

My neighbors are very reserved; they never talk to anyone.

Es difícil entrar en esos círculos, son muy cerrados.

B2

It's hard to get into those circles, they are very closed off (exclusive).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • introvertidos (introverted)
  • discretos (discreet)

Antonyms

  • sociables (sociable)
  • abiertos (open-minded)

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Ser'

When describing a permanent personality trait (like being reserved), you must use the verb 'ser' (Ellos son cerrados).

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Nuance

In some regions, 'cerrado' can imply being stubborn or unwilling to change one's mind, similar to 'closed-minded'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cerrados

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'cerrados' to describe a personality trait?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'cerrados' end in -os?

'Cerrados' is the masculine plural form. It is used when describing two or more masculine things (like 'los ojos' or 'los bancos'). It must always agree with the noun it describes.

What is the difference between 'cerrado' and 'cerrados'?

'Cerrado' is the masculine singular form (used for one masculine thing, like 'el banco cerrado'). 'Cerrados' is the masculine plural form (used for multiple masculine things, like 'los bancos cerrados').