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How to say “stop talking” in Spanish

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stop talking

Spanish · Español

rude

Translation

deja de hablar

Romanization

deja de hablar

Pronunciation

deh-hah deh ah-blahr

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

deja de hablar — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "stop talking".

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FAQ

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How do you say "stop talking" in Spanish?+

You say "deja de hablar" in Spanish. The romanized form is "deja de hablar", and a simple pronunciation cue is "deh-hah deh ah-blahr".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "deh-hah deh ah-blahr" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "deja de hablar".

When should I 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.