Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to close" in Italian: chiudere
chiudere
To close in Italian is chiudere (KYOO-deh-reh). Present: chiudo, chiudi, chiude. Past participle chiuso/chiusa means closed.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce chiudere
Say it
KYOO-deh-reh
/ˈkju.de.re/
Chiudere stresses KYOO: KYOO-deh-reh. Chiudo is KYOO-doh.
"to close" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| chiudere | to close Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| chiudo / chiudi / chiude | I/you/he-she close(s) Present singular. | Present singular. |
| chiuso / chiusa | closed Signs and descriptions. | Signs and descriptions. |
| chiudere la porta | to close the door Everyday object phrase. | Everyday object phrase. |
How to use chiudere in real life
- 1Leaving home
Chiudi la porta a chiave, per favore.
Lock the door, please.
Chiudi is the tu command/present.
- 2Shop hours
Il negozio chiude alle otto.
The shop closes at eight.
Chiude for schedules.
- 3Windows in summer
Chiudo le finestre perché fa caldo fuori.
I'm closing the windows because it's hot outside.
Chiudo for I close.
Mistakes English speakers make with chiudere
Incorrect: Io chiudere la finestra.
Correct: Chiudo la finestra.
Conjugate: io chiudo.
Incorrect: Il museo è chiudo.
Correct: Il museo è chiuso.
Past participle is chiuso, not chiudo.
Good to know
Chiuso per ferie on a shop door means closed for holidays. August closures still surprise visitors in smaller towns.
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Leaving an apartment together
ChatPal
Chiudi tu le finestre del soggiorno?
Will you close the living-room windows?
You
Sì, le chiudo adesso.
Yes, I'm closing them now.
ChatPal
Poi chiudiamo anche il gas.
Then we'll also shut off the gas.
You
Ok. La porta la chiudo io a chiave.
Ok. I'll lock the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to close" in Italian
How do I say I close?
Chiudo.
What does chiuso mean on a door?
Closed. Feminine shops or rooms may show chiusa.
How do I say close the door?
Chiudi la porta (tu) or chiuda la porta (lei).
Is chiudere irregular?
Present is regular-ish on chiud-; the participle chiuso is the form to memorize.
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