El cierre
Example: El cierre de la tienda fue antes de lo esperado.
Definition
"El cierre" refers to the act or process of closing something, such as a store or business. It often implies the end of operations or the shutting down of a place, as in the example phrase where the store's closing happened earlier than expected.
Etymology
The term "el cierre" comes from the Spanish verb "cerrar," meaning to close. It derives from the Latin word "circulare," which means to encircle or shut in. Did you know? "El cierre" literally means the closure or shutting, reflecting the action of making something no longer open or accessible.
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"El cierre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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