cierre

Spanish

Etymology

From cerrar (“to close”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Spain) /ˈθjere/ [ˈθje.re]
• IPA^(key): (Latin America) /ˈsjere/ [ˈsje.re]
• Homophone: sierre (non-Castilian)

Noun

cierre m (plural cierres)

1. shutting, closing
2. shutting device, fastener; buckle, clasp
3. shutter, blind
4. zipper

Synonyms

• (closing): clausura

Derived terms

• llave de cierre

Related terms

• cerrar

Verb

cierre

1. Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of cerrar.
2. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of cerrar.
3. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of cerrar.
4. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present subjunctive form of cerrar.

Further reading

• Template:R:DRAE 2001