Cierre (en. Closing)

ˈθjɛɾe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of closing or putting an end to something.
The closure of the store will be at eight in the evening.
El cierre de la tienda será a las ocho de la noche.
Completion of a specific event or period.
The end of the academic year will be celebrated with a party.
El cierre del curso académico se celebrará con una fiesta.
Result or consequence of closing something.
The closure of the agreement was beneficial for both parties.
El cierre del acuerdo fue beneficioso para ambas partes.

Etymology

From the verb cerrar, which comes from the Latin 'serrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

end of the year
Completion of a calendar year.
cierre de año
end of sales
Moment when sales activities conclude.
cierre de ventas
accounting close
Process of closing the accounts of a fiscal period.
cierre contable

Related Words

close
To make something stop being open or in operation.
cerrar
lock
Security device that allows a door to be locked and unlocked.
cerradura
certain
That which is real or true, related to certainty.
cierto

Slang Meanings

Business closure
The closure of the establishment was sudden and took everyone by surprise.
El cierre del local fue repentino y tomó a todos por sorpresa.
Deal closure
We achieved the closure of an important deal for the company.
Logramos el cierre de un trato importante para la empresa.