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close-mouthed

[/ˈkloʊs.maʊðd/]
adjective
discreto, fechado, reservado
1. unwilling to talk or share information; taciturn; secretive
He was very close-mouthed about his business dealings.
Ele era muito discreto sobre seus negócios.
2. keeping secrets; not revealing personal information easily
She remained close-mouthed when asked about her plans.
Ela permaneceu reservada quando perguntada sobre seus planos.
NYC Slang
tight-lipped, buttoned up
Synonyms
taciturnreticentsecretivetight-lippeduncommunicativereservedguarded
Antonyms
talkativecommunicativeopenforthcomingvolublegarrulous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discreto, fechado, reservado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
fechado, calado
emphasis on being quiet about matters
São Paulo
discreto, hermético
formal business contexts
Portugal
calado, reservado, hermético
emphasis on keeping quiet

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's lips sealed
play it close to the vest
not say a word
button one's lip
clam up
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