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silent in Portuguese

silent in Portuguese is silencioso, quieto, mudo — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.

silent in Portuguese

silencioso
adj
silencioso
adj
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
quieto
adj
Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
mudo
adj
(technology) Without audio capability.
silêncio
noun
(uncountable) That which is silent; a time of silence.

What does "silent" mean?

  1. adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
    "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began."
  2. adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
    "He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions."
  3. adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
    "The "k" in "knee" is silent."
  4. noun A film made without recorded sound or dialogue.
    "Charlie Chaplin built his career in silents before talkies took over."

silent in a sentence

  • The library fell silent as soon as the exam began.
  • After the joke fell flat, the room went silent.
  • He stayed silent throughout the interview, refusing to answer any questions.
  • The "k" in "knee" is silent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "silent" in Portuguese?

"silent" in Portuguese is silencioso, quieto, mudo. silent means: Making no sound at all; completely quiet.

How do you use "silent" in a sentence?

Example: "The library fell silent as soon as the exam began." In Portuguese, "silent" is silencioso, quieto, mudo.

Are there other ways to say "silent" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "silent": silencioso, quieto, mudo, silêncio.

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