Cerrada (en. Closed)

/seˈraða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is not open.
The door is closed.
La puerta está cerrada.
It is used to describe a situation without opportunity for discussion.
The discussion was closed and no further opinions were accepted.
La discusión fue cerrada y no se aceptaron más opiniones.
It is used to indicate that something is completely full or packed.
The box is closed with things.
La caja está cerrada de cosas.

Etymology

From the verb 'cerrar', from Latin 'clausus', meaning 'closed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

closed door
A door that cannot be opened.
puerta cerrada
closed mind
Lack of openness to new ideas.
mente cerrada
closed matter
A topic that will no longer be discussed.
asunto cerrado

Related Words

to close
Act of making something stop being open.
cerrar
lock
Device used to close a door.
cerradura
enclosure
Act of closing a space or area.
cerramiento

Slang Meanings

To be out of a conversation or group
Don’t invite me, I’m closed at the moment.
No me invites, estoy cerrada en este momento.
Not being receptive to new ideas
She is completely closed to suggestions.
Está completamente cerrada a sugerencias.