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clausurar

klou-soo-rahrklawsuˈɾaɾ

“clausurar” means “to close down” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to close down

Also: to seal off
VerbB1regular arformal
A bright red official wax seal and a thick metal chain across the handles of a large wooden double door.
gerundclausurando
past Participleclausurado
infinitiveclausurar

📝 In Action

El ayuntamiento decidió clausurar el restaurante por falta de higiene.

B1

The city council decided to close down the restaurant for lack of hygiene.

La policía clausuró la zona de construcción después del accidente.

B2

The police sealed off the construction area after the accident.

Si no pagas los impuestos, pueden clausurar tu negocio.

B2

If you don't pay the taxes, they can shut down your business.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cerrar (to close)
  • precintar (to seal (officially))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • clausurar un local – to shut down a venue/establishment
  • clausurar definitivamente – to close down permanently

to close

Also: to conclude
VerbB2regular arformal
A person in a formal suit standing on a stage, bowing as a large red velvet curtain closes in front of them.
gerundclausurando
past Participleclausurado
infinitiveclausurar

📝 In Action

El Rey va a clausurar el congreso internacional esta tarde.

B2

The King is going to close the international congress this afternoon.

Ayer se clausuraron los Juegos Olímpicos con un gran espectáculo.

B1

The Olympic Games were closed yesterday with a great show.

El director clausuró el curso académico con un emotivo discurso.

B2

The director concluded the academic year with a moving speech.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acto de clausura – closing ceremony
  • clausurar el festival – to close the festival

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoclausurara
túclausuraras
él/ella/ustedclausurara
nosotrosclausuráramos
vosotrosclausurarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesclausuraran

Present Subjunctive

yoclausure
túclausures
él/ella/ustedclausure
nosotrosclausuremos
vosotrosclausuréis
ellos/ellas/ustedesclausuren

Indicative

Preterite

yoclausuré
túclausuraste
él/ella/ustedclausuró
nosotrosclausuramos
vosotrosclausurasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesclausuraron

Imperfect

yoclausuraba
túclausurabas
él/ella/ustedclausuraba
nosotrosclausurábamos
vosotrosclausurabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesclausuraban

Present

yoclausuro
túclausuras
él/ella/ustedclausura
nosotrosclausuramos
vosotrosclausuráis
ellos/ellas/ustedesclausuran
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Words that translate to "clausurar" in Spanish:

to close→to conclude→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clausurar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most natural use of 'clausurar'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
clausura(closing/shutdown) — Noun
clausurado(closed down/sealed) — Adjective
enclaustrar(to shut away/confine) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'clausura', which means 'a bolt' or 'a closing', coming from 'claudere' (to shut).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: closureFrench: clôturer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'clausurar' for my house door?

Only if you are sealing it off permanently or legally (like if a building is condemned). For daily use, stick with 'cerrar'.

Is 'clausurar' a regular verb?

Yes! It follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -ar.

What is a 'clausura'?

It is the noun form, meaning the closing ceremony of an event or the act of shutting down a place.