Cayese (en. Fall)

/kaˈje.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression indicating that someone should remain silent.
It’s better that he/she fell silent during the discussion.
Es mejor que cayese durante la discusión.
Action of not speaking or making noise.
If you don't want problems, it would be better if he/she fell silent.
Si no quieres problemas, sería mejor que cayese.
Recommendation to stop talking in a specific situation.
I asked him/her to be quiet when he/she was angry.
Le pedí que cayese cuando estaba enojado.

Etymology

From the verb 'callar', of Latin origin 'callare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shut up
Colloquial expression used to ask someone to be quiet.
Cállate
Shut your mouth
A more intense way of asking someone to stop talking.
Cállate la boca
To be silent forever
Refers to not speaking about a topic anymore.
Callar para siempre

Related Words

to silence
Verb that means to make silence or stop talking.
callar
silence
State of not making any sound.
silencio
small cups
Small cups, but it can refer to situations where one does not speak.
tacitas

Slang Meanings

Fell into the trap
They didn’t fall into the trap, but they should have fallen silent.
No cayeron en la trampa, pero debieron cayese.
The microphone fell
When he/she said that, the microphone fell! Please be quiet.
Cuando dijo eso, ¡cayó el micrófono! Cayese, por favor.