noun/adjectivefemininepl: caladas
silence, quiet; a silent or quiet manner
1. The state of being silent or quiet; silence
She left in silence without saying goodbye.
Ela saiu à calada da noite sem se despedir.
2. A quiet or secretive manner; on the sly
He did it on the quiet without anyone noticing.
Ele fez aquilo à calada, sem ninguém notar.
3. Feminine form of 'calado' (silent, quiet person)
She is a quiet and reserved woman.
Ela é uma mulher calada e reservada.
Related Idioms & Phrases
à calada da noite (in the dead of night, quietly)
de calada (on the sly, quietly, secretly)
ficar calada (to stay silent, to keep quiet)
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