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How to Say "conclude" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “conclude” is “celebrar” — use 'celebrar' when you mean to formally conclude or ratify a treaty, agreement, or contract, often in a celebratory or official manner..

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celebrar

/the-leh-BRAR//θeleˈβɾaɾ/

verbC1formal
Use 'celebrar' when you mean to formally conclude or ratify a treaty, agreement, or contract, often in a celebratory or official manner.
Two distinct cartoon hands, one blue and one red, shaking firmly over a simple white rolled-up scroll tied with a red ribbon, symbolizing concluding a treaty.

Examples

Los países concluyeron un acuerdo comercial.

The countries concluded a trade agreement.

Los dos países celebraron un tratado de paz después de la guerra.

The two countries concluded a peace treaty after the war.

El abogado nos ayudó a celebrar el contrato de arrendamiento.

The lawyer helped us execute the lease agreement.

Legal Language

In formal documents, 'celebrar' is the technical term for the final act of signing or enacting a legally binding document.

cerrar

verbB1
Use 'cerrar' when referring to the act of bringing a deal, discussion, or business to an end or completion.

Examples

Vamos a cerrar la reunión ahora.

We are going to conclude the meeting now.

Agreement vs. Ending

Learners often confuse 'celebrar' and 'cerrar' by using 'celebrar' for general endings. Remember, 'celebrar' is specifically for formal agreements like treaties, while 'cerrar' is for ending discussions or deals.

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