Cerrados (en. Closed)
/seˈraðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be opened or that is blocked.
The doors are closed from the inside.
Las puertas están cerradas por dentro.
That does not allow entry or access to something.
The facilities will remain closed during the holiday.
Las instalaciones permanecerán cerradas durante la festividad.
That is in a state of restriction or isolation.
He felt very closed after the conversation.
Se sintió muy cerrado después de la conversación.
Etymology
From the verb close, which comes from the Latin 'clausus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
closed for vacation
They will remain unattended to the public during the holidays.
cerrados por vacaciones
closed to new ideas
It is said of people who are reluctant to accept or consider other points of view.
cerrados a nuevas ideas
closed from the outside
To hinder communication or emotional connection with another person.
cerrados por fuera
Related Words
close
Action of keeping or maintaining something in a closed state.
cerrar
closing
Act of closing something.
cierre
lock
Mechanism that allows the closing of a door.
cerradura
Slang Meanings
To be in a complicated or closed situation.
I am closed regarding how to solve this problem.
Estoy cerrado en cuanto a cómo resolver este problema.
Not being receptive to the opinions of others.
That guy is very closed, he never listens to anyone.
Ese tipo es muy cerrado, nunca escucha a nadie.