How do you say "close" in Spanish (Latin America)?

hasta cerrar

Verb Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "close" is hasta cerrar.

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Pronunciation

Roughly, "hasta cerrar" is spoken A-sta se-RRAR; the whole word moves quickly with even weight given to each syllable.

Grammar notes

hasta cerrar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Por favor, cierra la puerta en silencio.

Please close the door quietly.

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How to remember hasta cerrar

Say "hasta cerrar" three times fast while picturing "close" happening right in front of you.

Questions about hasta cerrar

How do you pronounce hasta cerrar?

Roughly, "hasta cerrar" is spoken A-sta se-RRAR; the whole word moves quickly with even weight given to each syllable.

Is hasta cerrar formal or casual?

hasta cerrar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is hasta cerrar used in Spanish (Latin America)?

hasta cerrar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Por favor, cierra la puerta en silencio. (Please close the door quietly.).

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