mudo
mute / speechless / silent
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈmuðo/
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Cultural Note
Quedarse mudo (to be left speechless) is a very expressive phrase used when someone is shocked or overwhelmed. In communication contexts, it describes that powerful moment when words fail. The phrase 'cine mudo' (silent film) uses the same adjective. Note that using 'mudo' to describe a person with a speech disability is now considered insensitive in modern Spanish.
📝 Example Sentences
Me quedé mudo cuando me lo dijo.
I was left speechless when she told me.
Se quedó muda de la sorpresa.
She was struck dumb with surprise.
No te quedes mudo, di algo.
Don't stay silent, say something.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | muda |
| masculine | mudo |
| feminine_plural | mudas |
| masculine_plural | mudos |