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"Cierre" is a form of "cierre", a noun which is often translated as "closing". "Cremallera" is a noun which is often translated as "zipper". Learn more about the difference between "cremallera" and "cierre" below.
la cremallera(
kreh
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mah
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yeh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (fastener)
a. zipper (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Se me atoró la cremallera de los pantalones.The zipper of my pants got stuck.
b. zip (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Me puedes subir la cremallera del vestido, por favor?Can you do up the zip of my dress, please?
2. (mechanics)
a. rack
Cuando el piñón engrana con la cremallera, la cabina sube o baja a lo largo de esta.When the pinion engages with the rack, the cab goes up or down along it.
el cierre(
syeh
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rreh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. closing (an area or a border)
El cierre de la avenida provocó el caos en la ciudad.The closing of the avenue created chaos in the city.
b. closure (a factory or a business)
El cierre de la fábrica dejó centenares de desempleados.The factory's closure left hundreds of unemployed.
2. (ending)
a. closing (of a letter or speech)
Este es un buen cierre para una carta formal.This is a good closing for a formal letter.
b. closedown (of a TV or radio broadcast) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Dan una película antes del cierre.There's a film on before closedown.
3. (finances)
4. (fastening)
b. zipper (sliding) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Se rompió el cierre de mis pantalones.The zipper on my pants broke.
c. zip (sliding) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No puedo bajar el cierre de esta falda.I can't undo the zip on this skirt.
a. metal shutter
A consecuencia del robo, instalaron un cierre metálico en la tienda.After the robbery, a metal shutter was installed in the store.
