What does Calar mean?

Ficar quieto (To shut up) For example: "É melhor calar (It's better to shut up)"

Where does the slang word Calar come from?

Calar is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Calar?

Calar can also mean: Ficar em silêncio (To keep quiet)

Calar

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Calar definition 1

Ficar quieto (To shut up)

"É melhor calar (It's better to shut up)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Calar definition 2

Ficar em silêncio (To keep quiet)

"É melhor calar (It's better to keep quiet)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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