`close` in Spanish

close

1. adjective
   • near in space or time
     
     cerca

     The store is close to my house. — La tienda está cerca de mi casa.

     próximo

     The deadline is close. — La fecha límite está próxima.
   • having a strong personal bond
     
     íntimo

     They are close friends. — Son amigos íntimos.

     cercano

     She is very close to her brother. — Ella es muy cercana a su hermano.
   • almost equal or very tight
     
     reñido

     It was a close game. — Fue un juego reñido.
   • lacking fresh air or ventilation
     
     sofocante

     The room felt close and stuffy. — La habitación se sentía sofocante y cargada.
2. verb
   • shut something or become shut
     
     cerrar

     Please close the door. — Por favor, cierra la puerta.
   • bring to an end
     
     terminar

     The meeting will close at 5 p.m. — La reunión terminará a las 5 p.m.

     concluir

     They closed the deal yesterday. — Concluyeron el trato ayer.
   • [financial], end trading for the day
     
     cerrar [financial]

     The stock market closed higher today. — La bolsa cerró al alza hoy.
3. noun
   • [British, regional], a residential street or cul-de-sac
     
     callejón sin salida [British, regional]

     They live in a quiet close. — Viven en un callejón sin salida tranquilo.