WordcalladoMeaningquiet (person) / silent (state)Part of speechadjectivePronunciationCourseSpanish (Latin America)LessonAdjective meaning changes (ser vs. estar)Usages of calladoEl estudiante es muy despierto, pero hoy está callado.The student is very bright, but today he is silent.No creo que tu hermano sea callado, pero está distante ahora.I do not believe that your brother is quiet, but he is distant now.