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speech is silver, silence is golden in Portuguese

speech is silver, silence is golden in Portuguese is a palavra é de prata, o silêncio é de ouro.

speech is silver, silence is golden in Portuguese

a palavra é de prata, o silêncio é de ouro

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(idiom) Not saying anything is often better than speaking too much or saying something inappropriate.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "speech is silver, silence is golden" in Portuguese?

"speech is silver, silence is golden" in Portuguese is a palavra é de prata, o silêncio é de ouro.

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