mudo
silent?not making sound,speechless?unable to speak from shock
Also:mute?unable to speak physically
MOO-doh
/ˈmuðo/
📝 In Action
Él se quedó mudo por la sorpresa.
A2He was speechless with surprise.
Me gusta ver las películas del cine mudo.
B1I like watching silent films.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing People
When describing a woman, the word changes to 'muda'. For a group of people, use 'mudos' or 'mudas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Surprise vs. Ability
Use 'quedarse mudo' when someone is so shocked they can't find words, similar to 'lost for words' in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mudo
Question 1 of 1
If you are moving to a new apartment, which should you say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mudo' the same as 'callado'?
Not exactly. 'Callado' means someone is being quiet or doesn't talk much by choice. 'Mudo' usually implies they *cannot* talk, either because of a physical reason or extreme shock.