cállate, niña estúpida
The phrase "shut up you stupid girl" in Spanish is cállate, niña estúpida.
This phrase is used as a rude command to tell a girl to stop talking while simultaneously insulting her intelligence.
How does it change in a sentence?
The command cállate is the informal singular imperative form of the reflexive verb callarse.
Did you know?
- The verb callar can be used both reflexively as callarse to mean 'to shut up' and non-reflexively to mean 'to keep a secret'.
- In some Latin American countries, using the word estúpida toward a family member is considered a grave insult that can cause a long-term rift in the relationship.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone 'niña' can be seen as more patronizing or belittling than the English 'girl', even if the person is an adult woman.
Examples in context
- ¡Cállate, chica tonta!Shut up, silly girl!
- Deja de hablar, niña estúpida.Stop talking, stupid girl
- No quiero oírte, cállate, niña estúpida.I don't want to hear you, shut up, you stupid girl.
- ¡Cállate, niña estúpida, y déjame en paz!Shut up, you stupid girl, and leave me alone!
Example conversation
Two siblings are arguing in the living room.
- María¡Cállate, niña estúpida!Shut up, you stupid girl!
- Javier¡No me digas así!Don't call me that!
- MaríaNo me importa lo que digas.I don't care what you say.
- JavierEres un grosero, Javier.You are rude, Javier.
