cierren
“cierren” means “Close!” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Close!, They close / You (plural, formal) close
Also: Shut!
📝 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.
Close down, Conclude
Also: Finalize
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Preterite
Imperfect
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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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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Comes from the Vulgar Latin verb *serrare*, meaning 'to lock or bar,' which itself derived from the word for a 'bar' or 'bolt.'
First recorded: 10th century
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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).