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    Callad (en. Be quiet)

    /kaˈlað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To silence or make someone be quiet.
    The teacher asked everyone to be quiet during the exam.
    El maestro pidió que todos estuvieran callados durante el examen.
    Not to make sound or not to speak.
    Sometimes it is better to remain silent rather than say something inappropriate.
    A veces es mejor quedarse callado en lugar de decir algo inapropiado.
    Not to share certain thoughts or feelings.
    I decided to stay quiet about my opinion in the discussion.
    Decidí mantenerme callado sobre mi opinión en la discusión.

    Etymology

    From the verb callar, which comes from the Latin 'quiescere' meaning 'to be at rest.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shut up!
    Expression used to ask someone to be silent.
    ¡Cállate!
    Quiet as a grave
    Refers to someone who is completely silent.
    Callado como un muerto
    To be silent is the sign of the wise
    Expression implying that sometimes it is smarter not to speak.
    Callar es de sabios

    Related Words

    callar
    Verb that means to make someone silent or not speak.
    callar
    silence
    State of being without sound or noise.
    silencio
    muteness
    State of being unable to speak due to a temporary inability.
    mudanza

    Slang Meanings

    To be silent or not participate in a conversation.
    Today, in the meeting, everyone was quiet, as if they were afraid to speak up.
    Hoy, en la reunión, todos estaban callados, como si tuvieran miedo de opinar.
    To make someone shut up abruptly.
    When I told her the truth, she fell silent instantly.
    Cuando le dije la verdad, ella se quedó callada instantáneamente.