Also means
quiet
Usage Note
Silencioso describes something that makes little or no noise, such as a machine or an engine (un motor silencioso); for a person who is quiet by nature, callado is the more idiomatic choice. The adverb silenciosamente means 'silently', and the related noun is el silencio.
Examples
"El motor nuevo es muy silencioso."
Natural Translation
The new engine is very quiet.
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