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Spanish · Español
Translation
cállate
Romanization
cállate
Pronunciation
kah-yah-teh
When to use it
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
cállate — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "shut up".
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FAQ
You say "cállate" in Spanish. The romanized form is "cállate", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kah-yah-teh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "kah-yah-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "cállate".
Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.