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How do I say "be quiet" in Italian?

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"Silenzio" or "silenzioso." You would use "silenzio" in situations where you need people to be quiet so you can say something yourself.

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If you take the easy way out and say "shhhhh" will Italians know you mean to be quiet?

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Yes. Or just hold your finger to your mouth without saying anything to sound more polite.

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How rude is it to use the phrase Chiudi la bocca?

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Very rude. In fact, some people believe it's the equivalent to an English version of shut up that uses an expletive in the phrase.

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How do I say, "Go away"?

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In Italian, you say, "Va via." It is pronounced "vah veeah" In "via", the stress is on the first syllable.

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How do I say "Do not be stupid" in Italian?

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You can say "Non essere stupido" when referring to a male and "Non essere stupida" when referring to a female.

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