silent mode

[/ˈsaɪlənt moʊd/]
nounpl: silent modes
modo silencioso
1. A setting on electronic devices that mutes all sounds, notifications, and alerts
I put my phone on silent mode during the meeting.
Coloquei meu telefone no modo silencioso durante a reunião.
2. An operational state where a device operates without producing audible output or alerts
The camera's silent mode allows for discreet photography without shutter sounds.
O modo silencioso da câmera permite fotografia discreta sem sons de obturador.
3. A feature that suppresses vibration and sound notifications on mobile devices
Switch your device to silent mode before entering the theater.
Mude seu dispositivo para modo silencioso antes de entrar no cinema.
Silent mode is a standard feature on smartphones and mobile devices worldwide. In Brazil, users commonly activate 'modo silencioso' in professional settings, educational environments, and public spaces. The term has become increasingly standardized with smartphone ubiquity, and younger generations often use the English term directly in casual conversation alongside Portuguese translations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quiet modemute modevibrate modedo not disturb mode
Antonyms / Antônimos
sound modeloud modespeaker mode

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo silencioso
Most common and widely understood term across all Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
modo mudo
Alternative colloquial usage, less formal
São Paulo
modo silencioso
Standard term used in urban and tech contexts
Portugal
modo silencioso
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'modo mudo' is used

Related Words

vibrationmutenotificationringerdo not disturbsound settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on silent mode
switch to silent mode
enable silent mode
activate silent mode
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