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    Shh (en. Shh)

    /ʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    interjection
    It is used to ask someone to be silent.
    Shh! The movie is starting.
    ¡Shh! La película está comenzando.
    A way to silence someone or something.
    The teacher said 'shh' when the students started talking.
    El maestro dijo 'shh' cuando los estudiantes empezaron a hablar.
    Used to prevent someone from speaking at an inappropriate moment.
    The parents made 'shh' when the baby was asleep.
    Los padres hicieron 'shh' cuando el bebé estaba dormido.

    Etymology

    It comes from English, used similarly to ask for silence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shh, don’t speak
    Asks someone to be quiet or to speak in a low voice.
    shh, no hables
    shh, let’s listen
    Invites attention to something in silence.
    shh, escuchemos
    shh, it’s a secret
    Indicates that information should be kept secret.
    shh, es un secreto

    Related Words

    silence
    Absence of sound.
    silencio
    to silence
    To make someone stop talking.
    callar
    tranquility
    State of calm and silence.
    tranquilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to ask for discretion.
    Use a 'shh' if you don’t want anyone to hear your conversation.
    Usa un 'shh' si no quieres que nadie escuche tu conversación.
    Whispering voice so as not to be heard.
    At the party, everyone did 'shh' when an unwelcome guest arrived.
    En la fiesta, todos hacían 'shh' cuando llegaba alguien que no era bienvenido.