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    Callarse (en. Shut up)

    /kaˈʎaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To be silent, to refrain from speaking.
    When I asked him to be quiet, he obeyed immediately.
    Cuando le pedí que se callara, obedeció inmediatamente.
    To sidestep or not express an opinion.
    Sometimes it is better to be silent and listen.
    A veces es mejor callarse y escuchar.
    To withdraw from a conversation without participating.
    During the argument, he decided to be silent and not intervene.
    Durante la discusión, decidió callarse y no intervenir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'callare', meaning 'to make silent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shut up
    Expression used to ask someone to be silent.
    cállate
    shut your mouth
    It means to stop talking, usually abruptly.
    callarse la boca
    to be silent is wise
    Expression suggesting that sometimes it is better not to speak.
    callarse es de sabios

    Related Words

    silence
    Absence of sound.
    silencio
    taciturn
    A person who speaks little.
    taciturno
    muteness
    Inability to speak.
    mudez

    Slang Meanings

    Shut the lid.
    When he gets really annoying, I tell him to shut the lid.
    Cuando se pone muy pesado, le digo que cierre la tapa.
    To blow it off.
    When he starts shouting, I tell him to blow it off.
    Cuando empieza a gritar, le digo que se sople.
    Make peace.
    Instead of arguing, it's better to make peace and be quiet.
    En lugar de discutir, mejor hacer la paz y callarnos.