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How to Say "is quiet" in Spanish

The Spanish word foris quietis callaA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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calla

Verb (Conjugation)A1
He/She/It is quiet
A storybook illustration showing a young child sitting peacefully and quietly on a large cushion, demonstrating the state of being silent.

Examples

Ella calla siempre que su jefe habla.

She is quiet whenever her boss speaks.

Usted calla para escuchar la música.

You (formal) are quiet in order to listen to the music.

The Root Verb

The word 'calla' comes from the verb 'callar,' meaning to stop talking or making noise. It's a regular '-ar' verb, making its endings predictable.

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