What is the Spanish word for "shush"?

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

English

shush

Spanish

silencio

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Alternative translations of "shush"

callar
chistar

Examples of how to use "shush" in Spanish

English
A loud shush came from the librarian.
Spanish
Un fuerte silencio vino de la bibliotecaria.
English
Shush, the baby is finally sleeping.
Spanish
Silencio, el bebé finalmente está durmiendo.
English
Please shush and listen to the teacher.
Spanish
Por favor, guarda silencio y escucha al profesor.
English
He said shush when the phone rang.
Spanish
Él dijo silencio cuando sonó el teléfono.
English
Shush — the movie is about to start.
Spanish
Silencio — la película está a punto de comenzar.

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