mudo

MOO-doh

adjectivemA2

silent?not making sound,speechless?unable to speak from shock

Also:mute?unable to speak physically

📝 In Action

Él se quedó mudo por la sorpresa.

He was speechless with surprise.

Me gusta ver las películas del cine mudo.

I like watching silent films.

Word Connections

Synonyms

callado (quiet/silent)
silencioso (silent)

Antonyms

hablador (talkative)
ruidoso (noisy)

Common Collocations

cine mudo – silent film
quedarse mudo – to become speechless

💡 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?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

mudar(to change/move) - verb

mudanza(a move (of house)) - noun

mudez(muteness) - noun

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.