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    Callar (en. Shut up)

    /kaˈʎar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone or something not emit sound.
    She tried to silence the barking dog.
    Ella trató de callar al perro que ladraba.
    To stop talking oneself.
    She decided to be quiet to avoid causing more problems.
    Decidió callar para no causar más problemas.
    To suppress an opinion or a feeling.
    Sometimes it's better to be silent than to say what we think.
    A veces es mejor callar que decir lo que pensamos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calāre', which means 'to make silence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shut up
    Command for someone to stop talking.
    callar la boca
    not to be quiet
    Suggesting expressing an opinion or feeling.
    no callar

    Related Words

    silence
    State of not emitting sound.
    silencio
    tranquility
    Absence of noises or disturbances.
    tranquilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To say nothing.
    In this situation, it's better to shut up.
    En esta situación, mejor callas.
    To make someone not speak.
    You're going to have to silence that guy.
    Vas a tener que callar a ese tipo.