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To keep your mouth shut in Spanish

To keep your mouth shut in Spanish is no abrir la boca (noh ah-BREER lah BOH-kah).

Spanish
no abrir la boca
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noh ah-BREER lah BOH-kah
Note
To say nothing; tone depends on context.

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How do you say to keep your mouth shut in Spanish?

To keep your mouth shut in Spanish is no abrir la boca. To say nothing; tone depends on context.

How do you pronounce no abrir la boca?

Say it noh ah-BREER lah BOH-kah. The syllables in capitals are stressed: BREER and BOH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

What does no abrir la boca mean in English?

In English, no abrir la boca means to keep your mouth shut.

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