Open & close in Spanish

These verbs help you talk about opening, closing, turning things on or off, and using keys or plugs.

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Glossary · Spanish

01
abrir[ah-BREER]
open
02
cerrar[seh-RAR]
close
03
encender[en-sen-DER]
turn on
04
apagar[ah-pah-GAR]
turn off
05
cerrar con llave[seh-RAR kon YA-veh]
lock
06
abrir con llave[ah-BREER kon YA-veh]
unlock
07
enchufar[en-chu-FAR]
plug in
08
desenchufar[des-en-chu-FAR]
unplug

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Example sentences

Por favor, abre la puerta.
Please, open the door.
¿Puedes cerrar la ventana?
Can you close the window?
Enciendo la luz cuando hace oscuro.
I turn on the light when it gets dark.
Apaga la televisión antes de dormir.
Turn off the TV before sleeping.
Siempre cierro con llave la casa.
I always lock the house.
Desenchufa el cargador cuando termines.
Unplug the charger when you finish.