quietude

[/ˈkwaɪətjuːd/]

noun

quietude

1. the state or quality of being quiet; tranquility; peacefulness

She found quietude in the library after a hectic day.

Ela encontrou quietude na biblioteca após um dia agitado.

2. absence of noise or disturbance; stillness

The quietude of the countryside is a welcome change from city life.

A quietude do campo é uma mudança bem-vinda da vida urbana.

3. freedom from anxiety or emotional disturbance; composure

Meditation brings a sense of quietude to the mind.

A meditação traz uma sensação de quietude para a mente.

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General Brazilian

quietude

formal/literary usage; also 'tranquilidade' or 'serenidade' in everyday speech

Portugal

quietude

formal/literary; 'paz' or 'tranquilidade' more commonly used in spoken Portuguese

find quietude in something - encontrar paz/tranquilidade em algo

seek quietude - buscar tranquilidade

a moment of quietude - um momento de paz

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