English–Spanish
“be quiet” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈʝaɾ/
Example
¿Puedes callarte, por favor?
Can you be quiet, please?
How to say “be quiet” in Spanish
“Be quiet” in Spanish is callar.
A closed mouth with a finger held to the lips.
Example sentences with callar
Durante la película, la gente debe callarse.
During the movie, people should be quiet.
Tips for using callar
- In affirmative commands the clitic attaches to the verb (cállate, with an accent) while in negative commands the pronoun precedes the verb (no te calles).