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    Mudo (en. Dumb)

    /ˈmu.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who cannot speak due to a physical inability.
    The child has been mute since he was born.
    El niño es mudo desde que nació.
    It is used to describe something that does not emit sound.
    In the library, everything must be silent.
    En la biblioteca, todo debe ser mudo.
    In a figurative sense, it can refer to someone who does not express their thoughts or feelings.
    Despite his pain, he remained speechless and said nothing.
    A pesar de su dolor, se quedó mudo y no dijo nada.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'mutus', which means 'silent' or 'not speaking'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mute as a stone
    It refers to someone completely silent or who does not speak.
    mudo como una piedra
    to be left speechless
    It means not knowing what to say in a situation or being surprised.
    quedarse mudo
    to be mute
    To describe a temporary inability to speak.
    estar mudo

    Related Words

    mutism
    Condition of not being able to speak.
    mutismo
    mutism
    State of being mute or inability to speak.
    mudez
    mute by choice
    A person who decides not to speak for personal reasons.
    mudo por elección

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it is used to describe someone who is very introverted.
    That boy is very mute; he never says a word in class.
    Ese chico es muy mudo, nunca dice una palabra en la clase.
    In informal settings, it can refer to someone who does not participate in conversations.
    He's always there at meetings, but he's totally mute.
    Siempre está en las reuniones, pero es un mudo total.