What is the Portuguese word for "to be silent"?

Learn how to say "to be silent" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to be silent

Portuguese

calar

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Examples of how to use "to be silent" in Portuguese

English
It's better to be quiet now.
Portuguese
É melhor se calar agora.
English
Please, shut up now.
Portuguese
Por favor, cala a boca agora.
English
Yesterday he was silent during the meeting.
Portuguese
Ontem ele calou durante a reunião.
English
When I was a child, I was silent.
Portuguese
Quando eu era criança, eu calava.
English
Tomorrow you will be silent if you understand.
Portuguese
Amanhã você calará se entender.
English
I would be silent if it were necessary.
Portuguese
Eu calaria se fosse necessário.

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It's better to be quiet now.

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