silent

[/ˈsaɪlənt/]

adjective

silencioso

1. making no sound or noise

The library was silent.

A biblioteca estava silenciosa.

2. not speaking or refraining from speech

He remained silent during the meeting.

Ele permaneceu silencioso durante a reunião.

3. not pronounced; not uttered

The 'k' in 'knife' is silent.

O 'k' em 'knife' é mudo.

4. without sound; quiet

A silent night.

Uma noite silenciosa.

NYC Slang

on mute; buttoned up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

silencioso; mudo; quieto

All forms are commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

silencioso; calado

'Calado' is frequently used in European Portuguese for 'not speaking'

silent treatment (dar o tratamento do silêncio)

silent partner (sócio oculto)

silent majority (maioria silenciosa)

keep silent (manter-se silencioso; ficar quieto)

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