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be quiet now(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. cállate ya (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be quiet now! I'm on the phone.¡Cállate ya! Estoy al teléfono.
b. guarda silencio (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be quiet now; the man is talking to us.Guarda silencio; el señor nos está hablando.
a. cállense ya (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Be quiet now and listen to me.Cállense ya y escúchenme.
b. guarden silencio (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Be quiet now; you can talk during the break.Guarden silencio; pueden hablar durante el descanso.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. callarse ahora
I want the neighbors to be quiet now. I can't get to sleep.Quiero que los vecinos se callen ahora. No me puedo dormir.
b. guardar silencio ahora
If you can't be quiet now, I doubt you'll be good during the show.Si no puedes guardar silencio ahora, dudo que te portes bien durante la función.
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