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silencio

silence

noun see-LEN-syoh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin silentium.

Also means

quiet

Usage Note

Silencio is used as an exclamation ('Silence!') and as a noun (un momento de silencio, a moment of silence). The adjective silencioso means 'quiet' or 'silent'. The phrase guardar silencio ('to keep silent') is common in legal and formal contexts.

Examples

"El silencio en la sala era total."

Natural Translation

The silence in the room was total.

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