callado

The Spanish word "callado" is an adjective and can also function as a past participle of the verb "callar."

Meaning:

1. Adjective:
   It means "quiet," "silent," or "reserved." It describes a person or situation where little or no sound is produced or someone who speaks very little.

   • Example: Él es muy callado en las reuniones. ("He is very quiet in meetings.")

2. Past Participle:
   Coming from the verb "callar" which means "to be silent" or "to keep quiet," so "callado" indicates that someone has become quiet or has been silenced.

   • Example: Después de la reprimenda, todos quedaron callados. ("After the reprimand, everyone became silent.")

Parts of the word:

• Root: call- (from the verb callar)
• Suffix: -ado (common ending for the past participle form of regular "-ar" verbs)

Synonyms:

• Silencioso
• Tranquilo (in some contexts)
• Reservado
• Mudo (though this implies inability to speak, rather than choice)

Antonyms:

• Hablador (talkative)
• Ruido (noise; for the noun related sense)
• Ruidoso (noisy)

In summary, "callado" generally describes someone or something silent or quiet, whether naturally or by circumstance.