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silence in Spanish

silence in Spanish is cállate, silencio, sho — silence means complete absence of sound.

silence in Spanish

cállate
intj
(imperative) Be silent.
silencio
noun
sho
noun
The act of refraining from speaking.
silenciar
verb
(transitive) To make (someone or something) silent.
hacer callar
verb
(transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.
acallar
verb
(transitive) To suppress criticism, etc.

What does "silence" mean?

  1. noun Complete absence of sound.
    "The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone."
  2. noun The state of not speaking.
    "She kept her silence during the argument."
  3. verb To make someone or something silent, often by force or suppression.
    "The government tried to silence its critics."

silence in a sentence

  • The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone.
  • She kept her silence during the argument.
  • The government tried to silence its critics.
  • He raised a hand to silence the room.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "silence" in Spanish?

"silence" in Spanish is cállate, silencio, sho. silence means: Complete absence of sound.

How do you use "silence" in a sentence?

Example: "The silence of the library was broken by a ringing phone." In Spanish, "silence" is cállate, silencio, sho.

Are there other ways to say "silence" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "silence": cállate, silencio, sho, silenciar, hacer callar, acallar.

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