Cerrar
Example: Por favor, cierra la puerta cuando salgas de casa.
Definition
"Cerrar" means to shut or close something, such as a door or window, so that it is no longer open. It is commonly used to indicate making an opening inaccessible or ending an activity. For example, in the phrase "Por favor, cierra la puerta," it means to close the door.
Etymology
The word "cerrar" comes from the Latin verb 'serrare,' which means to lock or bolt. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean closing or shutting something. Did you know? The Latin root 'serrare' is related to the English word 'serrated,' referring to a saw-toothed edge, originally implying something that can be closed or fastened securely.
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"Cerrar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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