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clausura

klau-SOO-rah/klau̯ˈsuɾa/

closing ceremony

Also: closure, ending
NounfB1
A stage decorated with colorful flags and a large ribbon being cut by a person in a formal suit.

📝 In Action

La clausura del festival de cine será este domingo.

A2

The closing ceremony of the film festival will be this Sunday.

Todos los estudiantes asistieron al acto de clausura del curso.

B1

All the students attended the closing event of the school year.

El director pronunció un discurso muy emotivo en la clausura.

B2

The director gave a very emotional speech at the closing ceremony.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cierre (closing)
  • terminación (termination)

Antonyms

  • apertura (opening)
  • inauguración (inauguration)

Common Collocations

  • acto de clausura – closing ceremony
  • discurso de clausura – closing speech
  • sesión de clausura – closing session

official shutdown

Also: sealing off
NounfB2formal
A heavy metal padlock and a thick yellow tape across a storefront door.

📝 In Action

El ayuntamiento ordenó la clausura del local por falta de licencia.

B2

The city council ordered the shutdown of the premises due to lack of a license.

La clausura de la mina dejó a muchos trabajadores sin empleo.

C1

The closure of the mine left many workers without jobs.

Hubo una clausura temporal del puente por reparaciones.

B2

There was a temporary closure of the bridge for repairs.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • precintado (sealing)
  • cese (cessation/stop)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • orden de clausura – closure order
  • clausura definitiva – permanent closure

cloister

Also: enclosure
NounfC1formal
A peaceful stone courtyard with an arched walkway and a small garden in the center.

📝 In Action

Es un convento de estricta clausura.

B2

It is a convent of strict enclosure (cloister).

Las monjas han vivido en clausura durante treinta años.

C1

The nuns have lived in seclusion for thirty years.

Romper el voto de clausura es algo muy serio en su orden.

C2

Breaking the vow of seclusion is very serious in their order.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • voto de clausura – vow of seclusion
  • monja de clausura – cloistered nun

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clausura

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence refers to an official closing ceremony?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
clausurar(to close down/to end an event) — Verb
clausurado(closed down / sealed) — Adjective
cláusula(clause (in a contract)) — Noun
cerrar(to close) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'clausura,' which comes from 'claudere' (to close or shut). It shares the same ancestor as English words like 'closure' and 'enclose.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: clôtureEnglish: closure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'clausura' for 'closing a door'?

No, that would sound very strange! Use the verb 'cerrar' for doors. 'Clausura' is for events, buildings, or religious life.

What is the difference between 'cierre' and 'clausura'?

'Cierre' is general (like closing a shop at 9 PM). 'Clausura' is formal and official (like the government shutting a shop down, or a grand ceremony ending an event).

Is 'clausura' used for emotional closure?

No. To say you need emotional closure in Spanish, you would say 'necesito cerrar este capítulo' or 'necesito sanar'.