What is the Spanish word for "hush"?

Learn how to say "hush" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

hush

Spanish

silencio

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Alternative translations of "hush"

callar
silenciar
guardar silencio
calmar

Examples of how to use "hush" in Spanish

English
A deep hush fell over the crowd.
Spanish
Un silencio profundo cayó sobre la multitud.
English
A sudden hush fell over the classroom.
Spanish
Un silencio repentino cayó sobre el aula.
English
She placed a finger to her lips in hush.
Spanish
Ella puso un dedo en sus labios en señal de silencio.
English
The hush of the library calmed him.
Spanish
El silencio de la biblioteca lo calmó.
English
Night brought a gentle hush to the town.
Spanish
La noche trajo un suave silencio a la ciudad.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "hush" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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