Mutismo (en. Mutism)

/muˈtismo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Psychological condition where a person does not speak even though they have the ability to do so.

Selective mutism is common in some children.

El mutismo selectivo es común en algunos niños.

Lack of verbal communication in situations where speaking is expected.

The patient's mutism concerned the therapists.

El mutismo del paciente preocupó a los terapeutas.

Deafness or inability to hear that is often confused with mutism.

Mutism can be a result of trauma, not just the lack of hearing.

El mutismo puede ser resultado de un trauma, no solo de la falta de audición.

From Latin 'mutismus', which means 'silence' or 'muteness'.

selective mutism

A type of mutism where the person chooses not to speak in certain situations.

mutismo selectivo

to be in mutism

Referring to a person who does not express themselves verbally in a specific context.

estar en mutismo

muteness

Condition of being unable to speak.

mudez

silence

Absence of sound or voice.

silencio

nonverbal communication

Interaction that does not involve the use of words.

comunicación no verbal

To be in 'mute' mode

I have them in total mutism, they don't say a word.

Lo tengo en mutismo total, no dice ni una palabra.

To speak with hands instead of voice

Now that they are in mutism, they only communicate with gestures.

Ahora que está en mutismo, solo se comunica con gestos.