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chiuso

closed

adjective KYOO-zoh Less Common

Also means

shut

Usage Note

Chiuso is the past participle of chiudere ('to close') used as an adjective; a shop sign reads simply chiuso. Figuratively a persona chiusa is a reserved, introverted person.

Examples

"Il negozio è chiuso oggi."

Natural Translation

The shop is closed today.

Literal Translation

The shop is closed today.

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