Cerrarán (en. Will close)

/se-ra-'ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that the action of closing will be carried out by a group in the future.
They will close the store at eight.
Ellos cerrarán la tienda a las ocho.
Refers to the action of making something close.
Tomorrow they will close access to the park.
Mañana cerrarán el acceso al parque.
Can imply ending a matter or issue.
They will close the case after the last hearing.
Cerrarán el caso después de la última audiencia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'clausare', which means to close.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to close a chapter
To end a stage or matter in life.
cerrar un capítulo
to shut one's eyes
To ignore something that is happening.
cerrar los ojos
to close the door
To put an end to a situation or relationship.
cerrar la puerta

Related Words

close
To make something close.
cerrar
lock
Device that secures a door.
cerradura
enclosure
Action or effect of closing.
cerramiento

Slang Meanings

To be in the sights of some problem.
If you don’t study, they will close the door on you with the exam.
Si no estudias, te cerrarán la puerta con el examen.
To end a relationship abruptly.
They ended the friendship overnight.
Me cerraron la amistad de un día para otro.