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cerra-se

[SEH-rah-se]
verb
closes (reflexive/passive voice)
1. Third person singular present tense of 'cerrar' in reflexive form, indicating that something closes or is closed
The door closes at six o'clock.
A porta cerra-se às seis horas.
2. Used in impersonal or passive constructions to express the action of closing
The shop closes on Sundays.
A loja cerra-se aos domingos.
Synonyms
fecha-seencerra-se
Antonyms
abre-sedescerra-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fecha-se
More commonly used than 'cerra-se' in Brazil
São Paulo
fecha-se
Preferred regional form
Portugal
cerra-se
Common and standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cerra-se a noite (nightfall arrives)
cerra-se o cerco (the siege closes/tightens)
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