Silenciosos (en. Silent)

/si.len.'sjo.sos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That does not emit sound.
Cats are silent beings.
Los gatos son seres silenciosos.
That behaves discreetly or reservedly.
The group of friends maintained a silent conversation.
El grupo de amigos mantuvo una conversación silenciosa.
Related to a calm and noise-free environment.
The park is a silent place to read.
El parque es un lugar silencioso para leer.

Etymology

From Latin 'silens', which means 'silent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

silent as a mouse
refers to a person who moves or acts with great discretion.
silencioso como un ratón
deathly silence
absolute silence, like that found in a place of eternal rest.
silencio sepulcral
play the silent one
to act as if one knows nothing about a situation to avoid problems.
hacerse el silencioso

Related Words

silence
Total absence of sound.
silencio
tranquility
State of calm or peace.
tranquilidad
discretion
Action of acting with prudence and reserve.
discreción

Slang Meanings

Quality of something that is very quiet.
That place is so silent that it seems from another world.
Ese lugar es tan silencioso que parece de otro mundo.
A person who does not speak much in social gatherings.
He is always the quietest in the group.
Siempre es el más silencioso del grupo.