Silenciosamente (en. Silently)

/sile.nθjo.saˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that does not produce noise.
He entered the room silently so as not to wake anyone.
Entró en la habitación silenciosamente para no despertar a nadie.
With behavior that does not draw attention.
Silently, he helped his friend without anyone noticing.
Silenciosamente, ayudó a su amigo sin que nadie lo notara.
Without expressing opinions or emotions.
Silently, he accepted the group's decision.
Silenciosamente, aceptó la decisión del grupo.

Etymology

From Latin 'silentiosus', meaning 'silent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

silently waiting
To wait without making noise or drawing attention.
silenciosamente a la espera
silently among the crowd
To be present without being noticed in a group of people.
silenciosamente entre la multitud
act silently
To take actions without making noise or revealing intentions.
actuar silenciosamente

Related Words

silence
Absence of noise or conversation.
silencio
silent
That does not make noise.
silencioso
calm
State of tranquility and stillness.
calma

Slang Meanings

To be in stealth mode.
That person is always silently in ninja mode at parties.
Esa persona siempre está silenciosamente en modo ninja en las fiestas.
Not making waves.
I decided to remain silently in the discussion to avoid problems.
Decidí seguir silenciosamente en la discusión para evitar problemas.