Spanish Expression · Advanced
cerrar la llave de paso
shut off the water valve
Pronunciation: cerrar la llave de paso
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: shut off the water valve.
Example
Cierra la llave de paso antes de desmontar el grifo.
Shut off the water valve before removing the tap.
Practice tips
- Practice cerrar la llave de paso out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.