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quiet person

[ˈkwaɪ.ət ˈpɜr.sən]
nounpl: quiet people
pessoa tranquila
1. A person who speaks little, makes minimal noise, or has a calm, reserved demeanor
She is a quiet person who prefers to listen rather than talk.
Ela é uma pessoa tranquila que prefere ouvir a falar.
2. Someone who is not loud or boisterous in social settings
He is such a quiet person at parties, always sitting in the corner.
Ele é uma pessoa muito quieta em festas, sempre sentado no canto.
Synonyms
reserved personintroverted personsilent personmeek personunassuming person
Antonyms
loud persontalkative personextroverted personnoisy personoutgoing person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa quieta
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pessoa tranquila
Preferred term emphasizing calmness
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa calada
Emphasizes someone who doesn't speak much
Portugal
pessoa sossegada
Emphasizes peacefulness and composure

Related Idioms & Phrases

quiet as a mouse - muito quieto, praticamente silencioso
strong silent type - pessoa forte mas de poucas palavras
the strong, silent type - tipo reservado e confiável
keep quiet - ficar quieto, não fazer barulho
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