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silent in Spanish

silent in Spanish is callado, silencioso, callar — silent means making no sound at all; completely quiet.

silent in Spanish

callado
adj
silencioso
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
callar
adj
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
silencioso
adj

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."
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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.
  • When I asked who broke the vase, the children stayed silent.

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What is "silent" in Spanish?
"silent" in Spanish is callado, silencioso, callar. 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 Spanish, "silent" is callado, silencioso, callar.
Are there other ways to say "silent" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "silent": callado, silencioso, callar.
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