Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Cierro la ventana porque hace frío. → I close the window because it is cold.
[Present Perfect] He cerrado la sesión en el ordenador. → I have logged out (closed session) on the computer.
[Imperfect Indicative] Cerraba la tienda a las ocho en punto. → He used to close the shop at eight sharp.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Ya había cerrado el sobre cuando recordé la nota. → I had already closed the envelope when I remembered the note.
[Preterite] Cerré el trato con un apretón de manos. → I closed the deal with a handshake.
[Preterite Anterior] Apenas hubo cerrado la puerta, se dio cuenta de que no tenía las llaves. → As soon as he had closed the door, he realized he didn't have the keys.
[Future] Cerraré la maleta cuando termine de empacar. → I will close the suitcase when I finish packing.
[Future Perfect] Para el mediodía habré cerrado todas las ventanas. → By noon I will have closed all the windows.
[Conditional] Cerraría la cuenta si no me cobraran comisiones. → I would close the account if they didn't charge me commissions.
[Conditional Perfect] Habría cerrado el grifo si lo hubiera visto goteando. → I would have closed the tap if I had seen it dripping.