Quietos (en. Still)

/kiˈetos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is calm or at rest.
The children must be still during the movie.
Los niños deben estar quietos durante la película.
That does not move or gets disturbed.
The dog is lying still in its bed.
El perro está quieto en su cama.
Favorable to tranquility and silence.
The atmosphere in the library is very quiet.
El ambiente en la biblioteca es muy quieto.

Etymology

From Latin 'quietus', which means 'calm' or 'at rest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be still
Remaining in one place without moving.
estar quieto
to stay still
Not making any movement, usually by order.
quedarse quieto
not to be still
To be restless or agitated.
no estar quieto

Related Words

stillness
State of being calm or without movement.
quietud
rest
State of rest or inactivity.
reposo
calm
Absence of agitation or activity.
calma

Slang Meanings

To be calm or worry-free.
At this party, everyone is quiet, enjoying.
En esta fiesta todos están quietos, disfrutando.
Not making noise or disturbing.
If you want to sleep, you must be still.
Si quieres dormir, debes estar quieto.