Silenciosa (en. Silent)

/silenˈsjo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not make noise.
The room was silent during the night.
La habitación estaba silenciosa durante la noche.
That behaves discreetly or without drawing attention.
His way of being is very quiet; he rarely gives his opinion.
Su forma de ser es muy silenciosa, rara vez opina.
That expresses itself without words.
The silence in the room was so quiet that the tension could be felt.
El silencio de la sala era tan silenciosa que se podía sentir la tensión.

Etymology

From Latin 'silentiosus', meaning 'mute' or 'silent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolute silence
state in which no noise is heard.
silencio absoluto
to be silent
not making noise or speaking.
estar en silencio
awkward silence
silence that causes discomfort among people.
silencio incómodo

Related Words

silence
absence of noise.
silencio
silencing
action of making something silent.
silenciamiento
silent
that does not emit sound.
silencioso

Slang Meanings

to be silent without anyone noticing.
He was in 'silent mode' during the meeting.
Él estaba en 'modo silenciosa' durante la reunión.
When a place is so quiet that it seems magical.
This forest has a silent atmosphere that enchants everyone.
Este bosque tiene una atmósfera silenciosa que encanta a todos.