quietness

[/ˈkwaɪ.ət.nəs/]

nounfeminine

quietude, tranquilidade, silêncio

1. The state or quality of being quiet; absence of noise or disturbance

The quietness of the library made it perfect for studying.

A tranquilidade da biblioteca a tornava perfeita para estudar.

2. Calmness; peacefulness of mind or manner

She spoke with quietness and composure.

Ela falava com serenidade e compostura.

3. The quality of being calm and not expressing strong emotions

His quietness masked a deep inner strength.

Sua discrição escondia uma força interior profunda.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tranquilidade, quietude, silêncio

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

quietude, serenidade, silêncio

Portuguese variant uses 'quietude' more formally

São Paulo

sossego, paz

Informal colloquial alternatives

the quiet before the storm

in the quietness of the night

speak softly in quietness

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