Quietud (en. Stillness)
[kɪeˈtud]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of calm or serenity.
She found quietness amid the chaos of the city.
Ella encontró quietud en medio del caos de la ciudad.
Lack of noise or movement.
The quietness of dawn was comforting.
La quietud del amanecer era reconfortante.
Mental tranquility.
Meditating, she was able to achieve a deep internal quietness.
Meditando, logró alcanzar una profunda quietud interna.
Etymology
From the Latin 'quietudinem', which means 'tranquility'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in quietness
in calm, without disturbance.
en quietud
seek tranquility
to try to find moments of tranquility.
buscar la quietud
Related Words
tranquil
that has no agitation or noise.
tranquilo
silence
absence of sound.
silencio
rest
state of rest or inactivity.
reposo
Slang Meanings
to be at peace
After a long day at work, I just want to be in quietness.
Después de un largo día de trabajo, solo quiero estar en quietud.
to take a breather
I need a moment of quietness to think.
Necesito un momento de quietud para poder pensar.