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encerrar — meaning in English

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English meaning

close verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.

Senses

encerrar is used for these senses in English:

close (intransitive) To finish; to come to an end.
shut down (ergative) To turn off or stop.

close — full definition

verb To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
verb To bring something to an end.
verb To stop operating, whether for the day or permanently.
adj Near in distance, time, or relationship.
adj Almost even or evenly matched.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

próximo perto vizinho conclusão fechamento cerrar fechar terminar concluir desligar apagar