shush

shush(
shuhsh
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to make people silent)
a. chitón
Shush! That's enough backchat!¡Chitón! ¡Basta ya de contestarme!
b. shhh
Shush, all of you, let's get some work done.Shhh, todo el mundo, es hora de ponerse a trabajar.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to hush)
a. hacer callar
The teacher shushed the children so she could carry on with the lesson.La profesora hizo callar a los chicos para poder seguir con la clase.
b. callar
Teresa shushed her sister because she kept interrupting.Teresa calló a su hermana porque no paraba de interrumpir.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to keep quiet)
a. callarse
Will you guys please shush? I'm trying to work.Chicos, a ver si se callan que intento trabajar.
b. callar
They all shushed when the principal walked in.Todos callaron cuando el director entró.
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