A1 Expression Formel

¡Silencio!

Silence!

Signification

Command to be quiet.

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Contexte culturel

In Spain, teachers are very direct. '¡Silencio!' is standard in schools. In Mexico, '¡Silencio!' is used, but 'A ver, silencio' is often preferred to sound less harsh. Argentines might use '¡Silencio!' but often add 'chicos' to soften the blow.

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Add 'por favor'

Always add 'por favor' to avoid being rude.

⚠️

Don't use with friends

It sounds like you are scolding them.

Signification

Command to be quiet.

💡

Add 'por favor'

Always add 'por favor' to avoid being rude.

⚠️

Don't use with friends

It sounds like you are scolding them.

💬

Context matters

It is an institutional command, not a social one.

Teste-toi

Which is the correct way to ask for quiet?

___, por favor.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Silencio

Silencio is the noun required for the command.

Fill in the blank.

El profesor dijo: '¡______!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Silencio

Silencio is the standard command.

Match the phrase to its tone.

¡Silencio! vs ¡Cállate!

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Formal vs Informal

Silencio is formal, Cállate is informal.

Complete the dialogue.

A: '¡Silencio!' B: '____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Lo siento

Apologizing is the natural response to being told to be quiet.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Which is the correct way to ask for quiet? Choose A1

___, por favor.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Silencio

Silencio is the noun required for the command.

Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

El profesor dijo: '¡______!'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Silencio

Silencio is the standard command.

Match the phrase to its tone. Match A2

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Formal vs Informal

Silencio is formal, Cállate is informal.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: '¡Silencio!' B: '____.'

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Lo siento

Apologizing is the natural response to being told to be quiet.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

8 questions

It can be if said without 'por favor'.

Yes, it is common for parents.

No, it is a noun.

Like 's' in Latin America, 'th' in Spain.

Silencio is formal, Cállate is informal.

Yes, if you are the leader.

Use '¿Podrían guardar silencio, por favor?'

Rarely, it's a spoken command.

Expressions liées

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Guardar silencio

similar

To keep quiet

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Cállate

contrast

Shut up

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Silencio absoluto

builds on

Total silence

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