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    Quieto (en. Still)

    /kiˈeto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who does not move or remains in one place.
    The dog is still in its bed.
    El perro está quieto en su cama.
    Said of someone who is not restless or agitated.
    The child was still while watching the movie.
    El niño estaba quieto mientras veía la película.
    State of tranquility or calm.
    The night became still after the noise.
    La noche se volvió quieta después del ruido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quietus', which means 'calm' or 'restful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stay still
    Not to move or to maintain position.
    quedarse quieto
    to be as still as a statue
    To be completely motionless.
    estar quieto como una estatua
    calm and still
    To be calm and without movement.
    tranquilo y quieto
    to leave someone alone
    Not to intervene or disturb someone.
    dejar a alguien quieto

    Related Words

    stillness
    State of being still or without movement.
    quietud
    tranquility
    State of calm and relaxation.
    tranquilidad
    rest
    State of being at rest or inactivity.
    reposo

    Slang Meanings

    To be quiet or make no noise.
    In class, students must be still.
    En la clase, los alumnos deben estar quietos.
    To not move anything, to be in a fixed place.
    When there is danger, it is best to stay still.
    Cuando hay peligro, lo mejor es quedarse quieto.