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    Callaban (en. They were silent)

    /ka.ʎa.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Keep silent or not speak.
    When the teacher entered, everyone was silent to listen.
    Cuando el profesor entró, todos callaban para escuchar.
    Stop a sound or noise.
    The children were silent upon seeing the police arrive.
    Los niños callaban al ver que llegaba la policía.
    Obstruct a conversation or discussion.
    Sometimes, they were silent about the opinions they didn't like.
    A veces, ellos callaban las opiniones que no les gustaban.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'callar', which comes from Latin 'calāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shut the mouth
    Stop talking or making noise.
    callar la boca
    be silent for a while
    Remain silent for a period of time.
    callar por un tiempo
    not keep quiet about anything
    Speak without reservations, express everything one thinks.
    no callar nada

    Related Words

    be silent
    Stop talking or making noise.
    callar
    silence
    Absence of sound.
    silencio
    muteness
    State of not being able to speak.
    mudez

    Slang Meanings

    Be silent due to shame or discomfort.
    They were silent upon realizing everyone was looking at them.
    Se callaban al darse cuenta de que todos los miraban.
    Not speak in critical situations.
    At the meeting, they were silent when the boss asked difficult questions.
    En la reunión, se callaban cuando el jefe hacía preguntas difíciles.