Wordcalar-seMeaningto go quiet, to shut upPart of speechverbPronunciationCoursePortuguese (Portugal)LessonReflexive verbs (me, te, se, nos)Usages of calar-seO menino cala-se na aula.The boy goes quiet in class.Eu calo-me quando o professor fala.I go quiet when the teacher speaks.Mesmo que o manifestante tenha de fugir, ele não se cala.Even if the protester has to flee, he does not stay quiet.