Meaning
Describing something that is not open or accessible.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'fechado' is used in the phrase 'fechado com [alguém]', meaning you are loyal to that person. In Portugal, 'fechado' is used more strictly for physical closure, and the slang usage is less common. Using 'fechado' to confirm a deal is standard across all Portuguese-speaking countries.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun before saying 'fechado'. If it's feminine, change it to 'fechada'.
Don't say 'finished'
Avoid using 'fechado' for tasks. Use 'terminado' instead.
Meaning
Describing something that is not open or accessible.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun before saying 'fechado'. If it's feminine, change it to 'fechada'.
Don't say 'finished'
Avoid using 'fechado' for tasks. Use 'terminado' instead.
Loyalty
In Brazil, 'fechado com você' means you are a loyal friend.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
A porta está ________.
Porta is feminine singular.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct option.
Banco is masculine singular.
Match the term to its meaning.
Fechado = ?
Fechado is the opposite of aberto.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vamos ao cinema? B: Não, hoje está ________.
Context implies the cinema is not open.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA porta está ________.
Porta is feminine singular.
Choose the correct option.
Banco is masculine singular.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Fechado is the opposite of aberto.
A: Vamos ao cinema? B: Não, hoje está ________.
Context implies the cinema is not open.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt is the past participle of 'fechar', but it functions as an adjective in most common sentences.
Yes, it means they are reserved or introverted.
The opposite is 'aberto'.
In Portuguese, final 'o' is often pronounced as 'u'.
It is neutral and used in all registers.
Just say 'Fechado!'.
Yes, 'O programa está fechado'.
Yes, 'fechados' or 'fechadas'.
Related Phrases
Fechar negócio
builds onTo close a deal
Aberto
contrastOpen
Fechar a porta
specialized formTo close the door
