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How do you say "to close" in Italian?
chiudere
In Italian, "to close" is chiudere.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced kee-OO-deh-reh. The 'chi' sounds like 'key'.
Grammar notes
Chiudere is irregular. Past participle is chiuso. It is the opposite of aprire.
Example sentence
La porta si chiude automaticamente.
The door closes automatically.
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How to remember chiudere
Chiudere sounds like 'key' and 'ooh', as if you are locking a door with a key.
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Questions about chiudere
How do you say "to close" in Italian?
In Italian, "to close" is chiudere. It is a noun.
How is chiudere written in Italian?
chiudere is written using the standard Italian script.
How is chiudere used in a sentence?
Use chiudere as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La porta si chiude automaticamente. (The door closes automatically.).
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