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"Reservado" is a form of "reservado", an adjective which is often translated as "reserved". "Callado" is a form of "callado", an adjective which is often translated as "silent". Learn more about the difference between "reservado" and "callado" below.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. reserved
Parece que la mayoría de estas mesas están reservadas.It looks like most of these tables are reserved.
a. reserved
Carlos es demasiado reservado para una fiesta loca como esta.Carlos is too reserved for a wild party like this.
b. discreet
Gustavo es muy reservado, así que puedes confiar en él.Gustavo is very discreet, so you can trust him.
a. vintage
La Viña San Pedro ofrece un excelente Malbec reservado.The San Pedro Vineyard offers an excellent vintage Malbec.
a. confidential
Este material es reservado; tendrás que firmar este documento antes de leerlo.This material is confidential; you'll have to sign this document before reading it.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. private room
Tenemos un reservado para el príncipe en el último vagón del tren.We have a private room for the prince in the last car of the train.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. silent
Todos en la biblioteca estaban completamente callados.Everyone in the library was completely silent.
b. quiet
Después de que los niños se acuestan, la casa está por fin callada.After the kids go to bed, the house is finally quiet.
a. quiet
El niño callado miraba con desconcierto a los adultos ruidosos.The quiet little boy stared in bewilderment at the loud adults.
b. reserved
Cuando era niña era callada, pero ahora es muy extrovertida.When she was a kid she was reserved, but now she's very outgoing.
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