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How to Say "closed-minded" in Spanish

The Spanish word forclosed-mindedis cerradasB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
Referring to opinions or groups
A young woman sits alone at a small table in a quiet room, looking down at her hands, signaling a reserved or withdrawn personality.

Examples

Ellas son personas muy cerradas y no comparten sus ideas.

They are very reserved people and don't share their ideas.

Las comunidades rurales a veces son más cerradas a los cambios.

Rural communities are sometimes more closed-minded about changes.

Using Ser vs. Estar

When describing someone's typical personality (reserved or closed-minded), always use 'ser' (Ellas son cerradas). If you use 'estar', it sounds like they are temporarily unavailable or silent.

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