cierro
“cierro” means “I close” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I close, I shut down
Also: I turn off, I lock
📝 In Action
Yo cierro la puerta con llave todas las noches.
A1I lock the door with a key every night.
Cierro la tienda a las ocho de la tarde.
A1I close the shop at eight in the evening.
Si hace frío, cierro la ventana.
A1If it is cold, I close the window.
enclosure
Also: fence
📝 In Action
El cierro de la finca es de piedra antigua.
B2The enclosure of the estate is made of ancient stone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'serrare', which meant to bolt or lock with a bar.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cierro' ever mean 'zip up'?
Yes, you can use 'cierro' when talking about zipping up a jacket (cierro la cremallera).
What is the difference between 'cierro' and 'cerro'?
'Cierro' means 'I close'. 'Cerro' means 'a hill'. They sound similar, so the 'i' is very important!