Hush your mouth
Significado: An expression meaning 'be quiet' or expressing disbelief at what someone just said.
Hush your mouth can be a literal command to stop talking, but it's more often used as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief — similar to 'shut up!' or 'no way!' in that context. A grandmother might say it to scold or to express shock at juicy gossip.
Ejemplos
- He proposed after only two weeks? Hush your mouth! 认识才两周就求婚了?不会吧!¿Le propuso matrimonio después de solo dos semanas? ¡Calla, no me digas!付き合って2週間でプロポーズしたって?まあ、嘘でしょ!사귄 지 2주 만에 프로포즈했다고? 세상에, 말도 안 돼!
- Hush your mouth and let your sister finish her story. 安静,让你姐姐把话说完。Calla y deja que tu hermana termine su historia.黙ってお姉ちゃんの話を最後まで聞きなさい。조용히 하고 언니 이야기 끝까지 들어.
- She got promoted over him? Well, hush your mouth! 她越过他升职了?天哪,不敢相信!¿La ascendieron a ella por encima de él? ¡Anda ya, no me lo puedo creer!彼を差し置いて彼女が昇進したの?まあ、信じられない!그를 제치고 그녀가 승진했다고? 어머나, 세상에!
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: surprise, scolding, gossip, family
Tono: playful, scolding
✓ Correcto
- Hush your mouth, I can't believe it!Hush your mouth, I can't believe it!(别说了,我简直不敢相信!)¡Calla, no me lo puedo creer!まあ、信じられない!세상에, 믿을 수가 없어!
- Now hush your mouth and eat your supper.Now hush your mouth and eat your supper.(现在闭嘴好好吃晚饭。)Ahora chitón y cómete la cena.いいから黙ってご飯食べなさい。조용히 하고 밥 먹어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't use aggressively — it's meant to be firm but affectionate, not hostile不要带有攻击性地使用——它的本意是严厉但亲切的,不是敌意的No lo uses de forma agresiva — está pensado para ser firme pero cariñoso, no hostil攻撃的に使わないこと——きっぱりしつつも愛情のこもった表現であり、敵意を込めるものではない공격적으로 사용하지 마세요——단호하지만 애정 어린 표현이지, 적대적인 것이 아닙니다
Origen e historia
A longstanding Southern expression rooted in the region's culture of propriety and manners. The phrase dates back to at least the 19th century and reflects the Southern emphasis on respectful speech.
Contexto cultural
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: Deep South, rural Southern communities
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