This is the 461st most frequent Spanish word.
cierre
The Spanish word "cierre" translates to "closure" or "closing" in English.
'Cierre' is used here to indicate the act of ending operations or activities at a set time, associated with the noun 'store'.
El cierre de la tienda será a las 8 PM.
The store's closure will be at 8 PM.
In this context, 'cierre' refers to the fastening mechanism typically used in items like clothes or bags, known in English as a 'zipper'.
No encuentro el cierre de mi mochila.
I can't find the zipper of my backpack.
Here, 'cierre' is used metaphorically to denote the finalization or conclusion of an agreement or negotiation, often in legal or business settings.