se callara

would be quiet

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phrase Uncommon #15,299

would be quiet A form of callarse used after expressions of wishing, wanting, or telling someone to do something. The subject becomes quiet; depending on context, it can also mean “would shut up.”

SP: Le pedí que se callara durante la película.

EN: I asked him to be quiet during the movie.

Solo quería que Tom se callara.

I just wanted Tom to shut up.

Desearía que Tom se callara.

I wish Tom would shut up.

El profesor le dijo a Mary que se callara.

The teacher told Mary to be quiet.

Un tipo empezó a discutir, y el Lector le dijo que se callara.

A guy started arguing, and the Reader told him to shut up.