La Palabra del Día: Callar
Callar
to keep quiet, to be silent, to stop talking
Note: This word will be the official Word of the Day and will be posted December 19, 2011.
DO NOT use the translator!! ¡No usar el traductor!
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My Example:
Por mi vida he aprendido que hay veces cuando debería hablar, y hay veces cuando debería callar. Lo más importante es saber la diferencia.
Through my life I have learned that there are times when I should talk, and times when I should shut up. The most important thing is knowing the difference.
