Closed

/kloʊzd/

Spanish Translation

cerrado

Part of Speech

  • adjective
  • verb

Word Forms

  • close
  • closes
  • closing
  • closed

Etymology

From Middle English `closed`, `iclosed`, past participle of `closen` (`to close`)

Del inglés medio `closed`, participio pasado de `closen` (`cerrar`).

Meanings

adjective

Not open; shut.

No abierto; cerrado.

The shop is closed on Sundays.

La tienda está cerrada los domingos.

verb

Past tense of close: to shut (something).

Tiempo pasado de cerrar: tapar (algo).

She closed the door behind her.

Ella cerró la puerta tras ella.

adjective

(of a meeting, discussion, etc.) Not open to the public.

(de una reunión, discusión, etc.) No abierto al público.

The meeting was held behind closed doors.

La reunión se celebró a puerta cerrada.

Example Sentences

The library is closed for renovations.

La biblioteca está cerrada por reformas.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Él cerró los ojos y respiró hondo.

The case is now closed.

El caso ahora está cerrado.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • Behind closed doors
    A puerta cerrada
  • Closed for business
    Cerrado por negocios
  • Closed to traffic
    Cerrado al tráfico

Idioms

  • Close the door on
    Cerrar la puerta a
  • Close ranks
    Cerrar filas
  • A closed book
    Un libro cerrado
  • Close call
    Situación apurada
  • Close to home
    Tocar la fibra sensible

Proverbs

  • When one door is closed, another opens.
    Cuando una puerta se cierra, otra se abre.
  • Dead men tell no tales.
    Muerto el perro, se acabó la rabia.
  • Silence is golden.
    En boca cerrada no entran moscas.
  • Every dog has its day.
    A cada cerdo le llega su San Martín.
  • Still waters run deep.
    Las aguas mansas son las que más corren.

Usage Notes

`Closed` can be used both as an adjective to describe something that is not open and as the past tense and past participle of the verb `close`.

`Closed` puede usarse tanto como adjetivo para describir algo que no está abierto como el pasado y el participio pasado del verbo `close`.

Notes for Learners

  • Remember that `closed` is both the past tense of `close` and an adjective.

    Recuerda que `cerrado` es tanto el tiempo pasado de `close` como un adjetivo.

  • Be careful with the pronunciation, ensuring you pronounce the /d/ sound at the end.

    Ten cuidado con la pronunciación, asegurándote de pronunciar el sonido /d/ al final.

  • Practice using `closed` in different sentence structures.

    Practica usar `cerrado` en diferentes estructuras de oraciones.

Collocations

  • Closed door
    Puerta cerrada
  • Closed shop
    Tienda cerrada
  • Closed circuit
    Circuito cerrado

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing `closed` with `close` (present tense)

    Confundir `closed` con `close` (tiempo presente)

  • Forgetting to pronounce the 'd' sound at the end.

    Olvidar pronunciar el sonido 'd' al final.

  • Using 'close' as an adjective when 'closed' is required.

    Usar 'close' como adjetivo cuando se requiere 'closed'.

Learning Tips

  • Use `closed` in various contexts, like describing a store, an event, or an agreement.

    Usa `closed` en varios contextos, como describir una tienda, un evento o un acuerdo.

  • Pay attention to the preposition that follows `closed`, such as `closed for` or `closed to`.

    Presta atención a la preposición que sigue a `closed`, como `closed for` o `closed to`.

  • Practice using synonyms for `closed` to expand your vocabulary.

    Practica el uso de sinónimos de `closed` para expandir tu vocabulario.