cierre
/syair-reh/
closing
When referring to the act of ending something, cierre translates to 'closing'.
cierre(noun)
closing
?the act of ending something
,closure
?of a business or event
end
?the conclusion of a time period
📝 In Action
El cierre del museo es a las seis de la tarde.
A1The closing of the museum is at six in the evening.
Hubo una protesta por el cierre de la fábrica.
A2There was a protest about the closure of the factory.
El presidente dio el discurso de cierre de la conferencia.
B1The president gave the closing speech for the conference.
💡 Grammar Points
Action Noun
As a noun, 'cierre' describes the action of 'cerrar' (to close). Many Spanish nouns formed this way are masculine, even if they end in '-e'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Closing
'Cierre' is often used for official or formal closings (businesses, events). For simply closing a door, you usually stick with the verb 'cerrar'.
Cierre is also the word for a 'zipper' used on clothing or bags.
cierre(noun)
zipper
?on clothing or bags
,fastener
?general closing device
clasp
?on jewelry or a box
📝 In Action
El cierre de mi chaqueta está roto.
A2The zipper on my jacket is broken.
Olvidé subir el cierre de mi pantalón.
B1I forgot to pull up the zipper on my pants.
Asegúrate de que el cierre de la maleta esté bien puesto.
B2Make sure the fastener/clasp on the suitcase is properly secured.
💡 Grammar Points
Regional Differences
While 'cierre' is understood everywhere for a zipper, many Spanish speakers prefer 'cremallera' (especially in Spain) or 'zíper' (a Spanglish loanword).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Verb
To talk about the action of using a zipper, you use the verb 'cerrar' (Cierra la cremallera) or 'subir/bajar' (Pull up/down the zipper).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cierre
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cierre' to mean a physical object?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'cierre' means 'zipper,' why do I also hear 'cremallera'?
'Cierre' is a general term for any closing mechanism, including a zipper. 'Cremallera' is the specific, often preferred term for the toothed fastener (zipper), especially in Spain.
Is 'cierre' related to the verb 'cerrar'?
Absolutely! 'Cierre' is the noun that describes the action or result of 'cerrar' (to close). It's also the 'yo' form of the present subjunctive of 'cerrar' ('que yo cierre'), but the noun is far more common.