🇬🇧🇪🇸 shut - cerrar : English Lesson

Meaning of "shut" ("cerrar"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Shut" is a verb that means to close something, such as a door, window, or container, so that it is no longer open. It involves moving something into a position where it is closed and cannot be accessed or entered.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I shut my book, but the ending was so exciting that it jumped back open!

I shut my eyes during the scary movie, but my popcorn still screamed.

My best friend shut my diary and said, “Nope, too many embarrassing stories!”

I shut my laptop to avoid my homework… but somehow, it’s still waiting for me.

I told my dad to shut his eyes while I stole the last donut… I mean, borrowed.

A little boy hears the cold wind. The door is open. He runs and shuts the door. He shuts the gate and shuts the window. He finds a small baby in a box, he shuts the box top and holds the baby close. He shuts his eyes. The baby smiles and sleeps. All feel safe.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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