Taciturna (en. Taciturn)
/taθiˈtuɾna/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who speaks little or does not express their thoughts.
She was a taciturn person, always preferring to listen rather than speak.
Era una persona taciturna, siempre prefería escuchar en lugar de hablar.
One who shows silence or lack of communication.
Her taciturn attitude created a strange atmosphere at the meeting.
Su actitud taciturna creó un ambiente extraño en la reunión.
One who is very reserved in their words and actions.
Despite being taciturn, her friends understood her perfectly.
A pesar de ser taciturna, sus amigos la entendían perfectamente.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'taciturnus', which means 'silent' or 'quiet'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
taciturn as a fish
It refers to someone who is very quiet.
taciturno como un pez
taciturn person
Description of someone who does not tend to speak much.
persona taciturna
taciturnity
The state of being taciturn.
tacitura
Related Words
taciturn
Referring to a disposition towards silence.
tacitur
silence
Lack of sound, or verbal expression.
silencio
introversion
Tendency to focus on oneself and be reserved.
introversión
Slang Meanings
A person who stays quiet in social situations.
Don't be taciturn, join the conversation.
No seas taciturna, únete a la conversación.
Someone who has an introverted personality.
She is so taciturn that she sometimes seems distant.
Es tan taciturna que a veces parece distante.