Mudó (en. Dumb)

/ˈmuðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Past tense of the verb mudo, which means to be unable to speak.
The boy became mute due to emotional trauma.
El niño mudó debido a un trauma emocional.
To stop or change speaking due to a situation.
When he heard the news, he suddenly became mute.
Cuando escuchó la noticia, se mudó de repente.
To be unable to produce vocal sounds.
The dog became mute upon seeing the stranger.
El perro se mudó al ver al extraño.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'mutus', which means silent or mute.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mute as a stone
It refers to someone who does not speak at all.
mudo como una piedra
to be left mute
To have no words or to be unable to speak in a situation.
quedarse mudo

Related Words

mutism
Condition of being unable to speak.
mudez
mute
A person who cannot speak.
mudo
to change
To change place or state.
mudar

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe someone who is quiet due to shyness.
Don't be mute, speak more.
No seas mudo, habla más.
It refers to someone who does not get involved in conversations.
That guy is mute at parties.
Ese chico es un mudo en las fiestas.