Cállate, Lily
The English phrase "shut up, lily" is translated into Spanish as Cállate, Lily.
Which one should you use?
The form Cállate is used with friends or children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Cállate is the imperative (command) form used for the informal tú second-person singular.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, telling someone Cállate can be perceived as significantly more confrontational than 'shut up' is in English.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word callar does not just mean to stop talking but can also refer to keeping a secret or remaining silent about a known truth.
- If you want to be much more aggressive or rude, you might use Cierra la boca, which literally translates to 'close the mouth'.
Examples in context
- Podrías hacer el favor de guardar silencio, Lily.Could you please remain silent, Lily?
- ¡Cállate, Lily!Shut up, Lily!
- Deja de hablar, Lily.Stop talking, Lily.
- ¡Haz el favor de cerrar el pico, Lily!Do me the favor of shutting your beak, Lily!
- ¡Cállate, Lily, que no me dejas hablar!Shut up, Lily, you're not letting me speak!
- Cállate, Lily, por favor.Shut up, Lily, please.
- ¡Cállate, Lily! Estoy tratando de estudiar.Shut up, Lily! I am trying to study.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are watching a movie at home.
- AlejandroSofía, Lily no para de hablar.Sofía, Lily won't stop talking.
- SofíaTienes razón, dile algo.You're right, tell her something.
- AlejandroCállate, Lily, estamos viendo la película.Shut up, Lily, we are watching the movie.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
