cállate, estúpido
/ˈkaʝate esˈtupido/word by word
The English phrase 'shut up, stupid' is translated into Spanish as cállate, estúpido.
This phrase is a rude command used to tell someone to stop talking while simultaneously calling them unintelligent. An informal variation to express anger or annoyance is Cállate, idiota, which means 'shut up, idiot'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a female, you must change the ending of the adjective to estúpida. To address a group of people, use the plural forms cállense and estúpidos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaʝate esˈtupido/
Did you know?
- The command cállate is derived from the verb callar, which can mean both 'to be quiet' and 'to keep a secret'.
- In some regions, people use the word estúpido ironically among very close friends to signal intimacy, but doing so with a stranger is a serious provocation.
- While cállate is a direct command, using it in many Spanish-speaking cultures can be seen as much more aggressive than the English 'shut up', often signaling a complete breakdown in social politeness.
Examples in context
- ¡Cállate, estúpido!Shut up, stupid!
- Cállate, estúpido, no te escucho.Shut up, stupid, I can't hear you.
- ¡Cállate, estúpido, de verdad!Shut up, stupid, seriously!
