How to Say "hushed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hushed” is “callada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
describing a low-volume atmosphere
Examples
Mi hermana es muy callada cuando conoce a gente nueva.
My sister is very quiet when she meets new people.
La biblioteca estaba totalmente callada esta mañana.
The library was totally silent this morning.
Prefiero una vida callada en el campo.
I prefer a quiet life in the countryside.
Feminine Agreement
This word ends in -a because it describes feminine nouns like 'niña' or 'calle'. If you describe a man, you must use 'callado'.
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “Él es muy callada.”
Correction: Say 'Él es muy callado'. Use the -a ending only for women or feminine objects.
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