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"Closed" in Italian: chiuso/a
chiuso/a
Closed (adjective) in Italian is chiuso (KYOO-zoh) masculine and chiusa feminine. Shop doors say chiuso. The verb to close is chiudere.
Too late at the bakery
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How to pronounce chiuso/a
Say it
KYOO-zoh
/ˈkju.zo/
Chiuso stresses KYOO: KYOO-zoh. Soft ch. Chiusa is KYOO-zah.
"Closed" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| chiuso / chiusa | closed Shops, doors, windows. | Shops, doors, windows. |
| siamo chiusi | we are closed Business hours. | Business hours. |
| chiuso per ferie | closed for holidays August signs. | August signs. |
| a porte chiuse | behind closed doors Meetings, matches. | Meetings, matches. |
How to use chiuso/a in real life
- 1Too late at the bakery
Il forno è già chiuso.
The bakery is already closed.
Chiuso.
- 2Office note
La biglietteria resta chiusa fino alle tre.
The ticket office stays closed until three.
Chiusa.
- 3August travel
Molti negozi sono chiusi per ferie.
Many shops are closed for holidays.
Chiusi.
Mistakes English speakers make with chiuso/a
Incorrect: La banca è chiuso.
Correct: La banca è chiusa.
Agree: chiusa feminine.
Incorrect: Il museo è closed.
Correct: Il museo è chiuso.
Use chiuso, not English closed.
Good to know
Chiuso per ferie is the August classic. Lunchtime chiuso still surprises visitors used to all-day opening.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a museum too late
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Oh no, il museo è chiuso.
Oh no, the museum is closed.
You
Anche la caffetteria è chiusa?
Is the café closed too?
ChatPal
Sì, tutto chiuso dopo le sei.
Yes, everything closed after six.
You
Torniamo domani.
We'll come back tomorrow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Closed" in Italian
Feminine?
Chiusa.
We are closed?
Siamo chiusi / chiuse.
Adjective vs verb?
Chiuso is the adjective; chiudere is to close.
Closed for holidays?
Chiuso per ferie.
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