cierren
/syehr-rehn/
Close!
As a command to a group, 'Cierren' means 'Close!'.
cierren(verb)
Close!
?As a command addressed to a group of people (ustedes).
,They close / You (plural, formal) close
?Used in the special mood (subjunctive) to express wishes, doubts, or requests.
Shut!
?Informal command.
📝 In Action
¡Cierren la ventana, por favor! Hace mucho frío.
A1Close the window, please! It's very cold.
Necesito que cierren el paquete antes de enviarlo.
A2I need you (plural) to close the package before sending it.
No creo que cierren el gimnasio por la lluvia.
B1I don't think they will close the gym because of the rain.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Cierren as a Command
'Cierren' is the polite or formal way to give a command to a group of people (ustedes). It uses the same verb ending as the present subjunctive mood.
The E to IE Change
The base verb 'cerrar' is irregular. When the stress falls on the stem, the 'e' changes to 'ie' (e.g., cerrar becomes cierro, cierran, cierre, etc.).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the stem change
Mistake: "The group says: 'Cerren la tienda.'"
Correction: The group should say: 'Cierren la tienda.' The 'e' must change to 'ie' in this form.
The word 'cierren' can also mean to 'close down' when referring to a business or institution.
cierren(verb)
Close down
?Referring to a business or institution.
,Conclude
?Referring to a deal or discussion.
Finalize
?A negotiation.
📝 In Action
El banco quiere que cierren todas las cuentas inactivas.
B1The bank wants them to close all inactive accounts.
Es urgente que ustedes cierren el trato hoy mismo.
B2It is urgent that you (plural) close the deal today.
💡 Grammar Points
Expressing Necessity
When 'cierren' is used in this sense, it usually follows an expression of necessity or desire (like 'espero que' or 'es urgente que'), which forces the special verb form.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cierren
Question 1 of 1
If you are addressing a group of friends informally in Spain, what command form would you use instead of 'cierren'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cierren' only used for commands?
No. While 'Cierren la puerta' is a command, 'cierren' is also the special verb form (subjunctive) used when expressing wishes, doubts, or needs about what a group of people ('ellos' or 'ustedes') might do. For example: 'Espero que cierren la tienda pronto' (I hope they close the store soon).
How do I know if 'cierren' refers to 'they' or 'you plural'?
You must look at the context. If it's a direct command without a subject ('¡Cierren!'), it usually means 'you plural' (ustedes). If it's preceded by 'que' and a subject is implied ('Dudo que ellos cierren'), it refers to 'they' (ellos/ellas).