The Conditional Mood of cerrar is used to express hypothetical or imagined situations, for example: Cerraría la puerta si tuviera frío. (I would close the door if I were cold.)

Cerrar is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Cerrar (to close) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The conditional mood of cerrar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

To close or shut: This is the most common meaning, referring to the action of closing something like a door, window, or container. For example, Cerraría la puerta si hiciera frío. (I would close the door if it were cold.)

To end or conclude: It can also mean to end or conclude something, like a deal or agreement. For example, Cerraríamos el trato si bajaran el precio. (We would close the deal if they lowered the price.)

To stop operating: In some contexts, it can mean to stop operating or shut down a business or service. For example, La tienda cerraría si no tuviera clientes. (The store would close if it didn’t have customers.)

To block or obstruct: Figuratively, it can mean to block or obstruct something, like an opportunity or path. For example, No le cerraría las puertas a esa oportunidad. (I wouldn’t close the door on that opportunity.)

To finish or complete: In some cases, it can mean to finish or complete something, like a task or project. For example, Cerraría el proyecto antes de irme de vacaciones. (I would finish the project before going on vacation.)

To secure or lock up: It can also mean to secure or lock up something, like a building or area. For example, Cerraría la oficina antes de irme a casa. (I would lock up the office before going home.)

Examples

Examples of Cerrar in the Conditional Mood

Si cerraría la ventana, no entraría tanto aire frío. (If I would close the window, so much cold air wouldn’t come in.)

¿Cerrarías la puerta con llave cuando salgas? (Would you lock the door when you leave?)

Ella cerraría su negocio temprano los viernes. (She would close her business early on Fridays.)

Nosotros cerraríamos la oficina durante las vacaciones. (We would close the office during the holidays.)

Los manifestantes cerrarían las calles principales. (The protesters would block off the main streets.)

¿Cerrarías el trato si te ofrecieran un mejor precio? (Would you close the deal if they offered you a better price?)

Mamá cerraría las cortinas para que no entrara el sol. (Mom would close the curtains so the sun wouldn’t come in.)

Los niños cerrarían el pico cuando llegara el maestro. (The kids would shut their mouths when the teacher arrived.)

Yo cerraría mi cuenta de redes sociales por un tiempo. (I would close my social media account for a while.)

Tú cerrarías el libro después de leer el último capítulo. (You would close the book after reading the last chapter.)

Ellos cerrarían el restaurante temprano los domingos. (They would close the restaurant early on Sundays.)

¿Cerrarías un ojo a las reglas por esta vez? (Would you turn a blind eye to the rules this time?)

Nosotros cerraríamos el trato con un apretón de manos. (We would seal the deal with a handshake.)

Ella cerraría su corazón después de la decepción. (She would close her heart after the disappointment.)

Ustedes cerrarían la sesión al terminar de trabajar. (You would log off when you finished working.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Cerrar (to close) in the Conditional Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.