quiet

[/ˈkwaɪ.ət/]

adjective/verb/noun

silencioso/tranquilo

1. making little or no noise

The library was quiet and peaceful.

A biblioteca era silenciosa e tranquila.

2. not talking much; reserved

He is a quiet person who prefers to listen.

Ele é uma pessoa silenciosa que prefere ouvir.

3. calm and peaceful

I need some quiet time to relax.

Preciso de um tempo tranquilo para relaxar.

4. to make or become quiet (verb)

Please quiet down during the movie.

Por favor, fique quieto durante o filme.

NYC Slang

chill/keep it down

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

quieto/silencioso/tranquilo

Most common usage in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

quieto/na moral

'Na moral' is slang for calm/chill

São Paulo

quieto/tranquilo

Standard usage, similar to general Brazilian

Portugal

calado/silencioso/tranquilo

'Calado' more commonly used for quiet/silent person

keep quiet - manter-se silencioso

quiet before the storm - a calma antes da tempestade

on the quiet - discretamente/secretamente

quiet as a mouse - silencioso como um rato

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