How to Say Shut Up in Spanish

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Say "shut up."

   "Cállate" is the literal translation of "shut up" in Spanish, and there are a few ways to say it.
   
   The word is pronounced "ka-ya-tay." Here's what you can say:"¡Cállate!" ("Shut up!") "¡Cállense!" ("Shut up!" to a group of people.) "Cállate, por favor." ("Please shut up.") "Necesito que te calles." ("I need you to shut up.")
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   Step 2: Say "shut up" more gracefully.

   Instead of telling people to shut up, you could take a more polite approach and ask for silence instead.
   
   This will get your point across but won't be quite as offensive.
   
   Here's what you can say: "Silencio." ("Silence.") "Guarde silencio." ("Keep silent.") "Haga silencio." ("Be quiet.") , If you really want to say "shut up" and "cállate" just isn't doing it for you, you can take a more forceful approach.
   
   Here are a few ways to really get your point across: "¡Cierra la boca!" ("Shut your mouth!") "¡Cierra el hocico!" ("Shut your trap!") "¡Cierra el pico!" ("Shut your mouth/trap!")
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   Step 3: Say "shut up" more forcefully.

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