Callaban (en. Fell silent)

/ka.ʎa.βan/

Synonyms

  • mudos
  • dejaban de hablar
  • silenciaban

Slang Meanings

Be silent due to shame or discomfort.
They were silent upon realizing everyone was looking at them.
Se callaban al darse cuenta de que todos los miraban.
Not speak in critical situations.
At the meeting, they were silent when the boss asked difficult questions.
En la reunión, se callaban cuando el jefe hacía preguntas difíciles.