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