quieto

[kee-EH-too]

adjectivemasculinepl: quietos

quiet, still, calm

1. making little or no noise; silent

Please be quiet during the movie.

Por favor, fica quieto durante o filme.

2. not moving; stationary or at rest

The child sat quiet on the chair.

A criança ficou quieta na cadeira.

3. peaceful; undisturbed; tranquil

It was a quiet afternoon in the countryside.

Era uma tarde quieta no interior.

4. calm in manner; not excitable

He has a quiet personality.

Ele tem uma personalidade quieta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

quieto

most common usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

quieto

standard usage

Portugal

quieto/sossegado

quieto is used but sossegado is equally common for peaceful contexts

ficar quieto (to stay quiet)

quieto na sua (mind your own business)

tá quieto (that's settled/agreed)

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