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quieta

[ki-ˈe-tə]
adjectivefemininepl: quietas
quiet, calm, still
1. free from noise or disturbance; making little or no sound
The library was very quiet.
A biblioteca estava muito quieta.
2. peacefully calm; not agitated or excited
She had a quiet demeanor.
Ela tinha uma demeanor quieta.
3. not busy or active; tranquil
It was a quiet day at work.
Foi um dia quieto no trabalho.
Synonyms
calmasilenciosatranquilaserenapacífica
Antonyms
barulhentaagitadaagitadaturbulentainquieta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
quieta
standard usage
Portugal
quieta
standard usage, though 'calma' or 'tranquila' may be more common in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar quieta (to stay quiet/calm)
manter-se quieta (to remain calm)
vida quieta (quiet life)
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