B1 Idiom Very Informal

Cerrar el pico

To shut up

Meaning

To stop talking, often used in an impolite or forceful way.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in informal street arguments.

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Use with caution

This is very rude. Only use with people you know well.

Meaning

To stop talking, often used in an impolite or forceful way.

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Use with caution

This is very rude. Only use with people you know well.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to tell someone to stop talking rudely?

¡_____ el pico!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Cierra

Imperative form for 'tú' is 'cierra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to tell someone to stop talking rudely? Choose B1

¡_____ el pico!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Cierra

Imperative form for 'tú' is 'cierra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Absolutely not. It is extremely offensive.

Related Phrases

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Callarse la boca

synonym

To shut one's mouth

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