The Italian verb "chiudere" means "to close" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "chiudere" across all 5 tenses. New to Italian verbs? Start with the Italian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "chiudere" in the Present Tense
Presente indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| io | I | chiudo |
| tu | you (informal) | chiudi |
| lui/lei | he/she/you (formal) | chiude |
| noi | we | chiudiamo |
| voi | you all | chiudete |
| loro | they | chiudono |
Lui chiude il libro di scuola.
He closes the school book.
How to Conjugate "chiudere" in the Past (completed) Tense
Passato prossimo Actions that finished in the recent past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| io | I | ho chiuso |
| tu | you (informal) | hai chiuso |
| lui/lei | he/she/you (formal) | ha chiuso |
| noi | we | abbiamo chiuso |
| voi | you all | avete chiuso |
| loro | they | hanno chiuso |
Lui ha chiuso il negozio.
He closed the shop.
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Imperfetto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| io | I | chiudevo |
| tu | you (informal) | chiudevi |
| lui/lei | he/she/you (formal) | chiudeva |
| noi | we | chiudevamo |
| voi | you all | chiudevate |
| loro | they | chiudevano |
Lui chiudeva il negozio alle otto.
He used to close the shop at eight.
How to Conjugate "chiudere" in the Future Tense
Futuro semplice Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| io | I | chiuderò |
| tu | you (informal) | chiuderai |
| lui/lei | he/she/you (formal) | chiuderà |
| noi | we | chiuderemo |
| voi | you all | chiuderete |
| loro | they | chiuderanno |
Lui chiuderà il negozio domani.
He will close the shop tomorrow.
How to Conjugate "chiudere" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condizionale presente Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| io | I | chiuderei |
| tu | you (informal) | chiuderesti |
| lui/lei | he/she/you (formal) | chiuderebbe |
| noi | we | chiuderemmo |
| voi | you all | chiudereste |
| loro | they | chiuderebbero |
Lui chiuderebbe la porta a chiave.
He would lock the door.
Frequently Asked Questions About "chiudere"
Is "chiudere" regular or irregular in Italian?
"Chiudere" is an irregular Italian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "chiudere" mean in English?
The Italian verb "chiudere" means "to close" in English.
How do you conjugate "chiudere" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente indicativo): io → chiudo, tu → chiudi, lui/lei → chiude, noi → chiudiamo, voi → chiudete, loro → chiudono.
How many tenses does "chiudere" have in Italian?
"Chiudere" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Italian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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