They were silent (es. Callaban)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Cuando la maestra habló, todos callaban.
When the teacher spoke, everyone fell silent.
Context: school
En la sala, las personas callaban para escuchar.
In the room, people fell silent to listen.
Context: daily life
Ellos siempre callaban cuando llegaba su amigo.
They always fell silent when their friend arrived.
Context: social interaction

Intermediate (B1-B2)

A veces, las personas callaban por respeto en las reuniones.
Sometimes, people fell silent out of respect during meetings.
Context: society
Cuando el orador comenzó, muchos callaban para prestar atención.
When the speaker began, many fell silent to pay attention.
Context: event
Durante la película, todos callaban para no interrumpir.
During the movie, everyone fell silent to avoid interrupting.
Context: entertainment

Advanced (C1-C2)

En momentos de reflexión profunda, las voces callaban y solo quedaba el eco de los pensamientos.
In moments of deep reflection, voices fell silent and only the echo of thoughts remained.
Context: philosophy
A menudo, aquellos que verdaderamente sienten callaban ante la superficialidad del discurso ajeno.
Often, those who truly feel fell silent in the face of the superficiality of others' discourse.
Context: society
En la historia, las multitudes callaban, como respectivas sombras de un momento decisivo.
In history, the crowds fell silent, like respective shadows of a decisive moment.
Context: history

Synonyms

  • mudos
  • dejaban de hablar
  • silenciaban