Silenciosas (en. Silent)

/sile.nθjo.sas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not make noise.
The nights in the countryside are silent.
Las noches en el campo son silenciosas.
That is expressed in silence.
Their conversations were silent, filled with complicity.
Sus conversaciones eran silenciosas, llenas de complicidad.
That does not attract attention.
I prefer quiet places to meditate.
Prefiero los lugares silenciosos para meditar.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'silentiosus', which means 'mute' or 'without sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

absolute silence
A total silence without interruptions.
silencio absoluto
speak in silence
Communication carried out without words.
hablar en silencio
remain silent
Not pronouncing any word; remaining silent.
quedarse en silencio
silence to avoid
The act of being quiet to avoid conflicts or problems.
silencial evitar

Related Words

silence
Total or nearly total absence of sound.
silencio
tranquility
State of calm and serenity.
tranquilidad
calm
State in which there is no agitation or noise.
calma

Slang Meanings

To do something without anyone noticing.
He entered the house silently to not wake anyone.
Entró en casa a las silenciosas para no despertar a nadie.
To be in a place without making noise.
She always looks for a quiet corner in the café.
Ella siempre busca un rincón silencioso en el café.