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How do you say "close" in Spanish?
hasta cerrar
In Spanish, "close" is hasta cerrar.
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Pronunciation
For 'hasta cerrar', give the r a strong rolled trill; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way, and any h stays completely silent.
Grammar notes
hasta cerrar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Por favor, cierra la puerta con cuidado.
Please close the door quietly.
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How to remember hasta cerrar
Every time you think of Please close the door quietly, let 'hasta cerrar' be the word that pops up first, reinforced by 'Please close the door quietly.'.
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Questions about hasta cerrar
How do you pronounce hasta cerrar?
For 'hasta cerrar', give the r a strong rolled trill; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way, and any h stays completely silent.
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?
hasta cerrar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Por favor, cierra la puerta con cuidado. (Please close the door quietly.).
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