Clausurado

Clausurado is a Spanish adjective and the past participle of the verb clausurar. It denotes that something has been closed, shut down, or sealed, typically as the result of an official decision or the completion of an event. The term is used to describe buildings, activities, or documents that have been legally restricted, forbidden, or finalized.

Etymology: Clausurado derives from the verb clausurar, which in turn comes from the verb clausurar’s root related to claus- or clausure, ultimately tracing back to Latin claudere, meaning to close. The form Clausurado agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (clausurado, clausurada, clausurados, clausuradas).

Usage and contexts: In administrative or legal contexts, authorities may clausurar a business or facility due to violations, safety concerns, or missing permits (for example, “La tienda fue clausurada por infringir normas de seguridad”). In events and ceremonies, a festival or venue can be clausurado at its end (for example, “El festival fue clausurado por la alcaldía”). It can also describe a status that is currently in effect, as in “La fábrica permanece clausurada.”

Grammatical notes: Clausurado functions as a participial adjective and normally agrees with the noun it modifies. It is commonly used with ser or estar to express completed actions or current status: “La obra fue clausurada” vs “La obra está clausurada.”

See also: clausurar, clausura, cierre, clausión.