guardar silencio

be silent

→ guardar
phrase Uncommon #11,328
be silent Used to tell someone to stay quiet or not speak. It can be used in formal or neutral contexts, often with an implied obligation or request.
SP: Los estudiantes deben guardar silencio durante la clase.
EN: Students must be silent during class.

Creo que debería guardar silencio.

I think I should keep quiet.

Tiene derecho a guardar silencio.

You have the right to remain silent.

El capitán mandó guardar silencio.

The captain ordered silence.

Tienes el derecho a guardar silencio.

You have the right to remain silent.

Tienen derecho a guardar silencio.

They have the right to remain silent.

Tienes derecho a guardar silencio.

You have the right to remain silent.

Se nos ordenó guardar silencio en tanto podamos interceptar.

We were ordered to remain silent as long as we could intercept.

— El canto del lobo (2019)

Los estudiantes deben guardar silencio durante la clase.

Students must remain silent during class.

Entonces crees que debo guardar silencio?

So you think I should keep quiet?

— Wicked (2024)

Tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.

You have the right to remain silent.

— Algunos hombres buenos (1992)

Haré un voto a Dios de guardar silencio, no hablaré.

I will make a vow to God to remain silent, I will not speak.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)