quiet

• Describe a una persona, lugar u objeto que produce poco o ningún ruido, o que permanece en calma y sin movimiento o perturbación.

Describes a person, place, or thing that makes little or no noise.

1. Making little or no noiseA1formal

   Producing very little sound; silent or hushed.

   silencioso

   • The library is a quiet place to study.
   • She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The room fell quiet when the teacher entered.

   Sinónimoshushednoiselesssilentsoundlessstill

   Antónimosboisterousclamorousloudnoisy

2. Not busy or activeA2formal

   Free from activity, disturbance, or excitement; calm.

   tranquilo

   • We spent a quiet weekend at home.
   • The town is very quiet during the winter months.
   • He enjoys a quiet life away from the city.

   Sinónimoscalminactivepeacefulrelaxedrestfulsereneslowstilltranquilundisturbed

   Antónimosactivebusyexcitinghecticlivelyturbulent

3. Not speaking or reservedA2formal

   Tending to speak little; not talkative.

   Callado

   • She is a quiet child who prefers reading to playing.
   • He remained quiet during the entire meeting.
   • The quiet student surprised everyone with her excellent presentation.

   Sinónimosmumreservedreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antónimoschattygarrulousloquacioustalkative

• Adverbio que significa «de manera silenciosa» o «sin ruido excesivo». Se usa para describir una acción realizada con poco sonido o sin molestias. También puede indicar hacer algo con calma o discreción.

An adverb meaning "in a quiet manner" or "without making much noise." It is used to describe an action performed with little sound or disturbance. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a quiet mannerA2formal

   In a way that makes little or no noise; silently or calmly.

   en voz baja / tranquilamente

   • She spoke quiet so as not to wake the baby.
   • He walked quiet through the library.
   • They sat quiet during the entire ceremony.

   Sinónimoscalmlygentlyinaudiblynoiselesslypeacefullysilentlytranquilly

   Antónimosloudlynoisily

• Sustantivo que denota un estado o cualidad de silencio, calma o ausencia de ruido, perturbación o actividad.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being silent, still, or free from noise, disturbance, or activity.

incontable

1. State of silenceA2formal

   The state or condition of being silent or making little noise.

   silencio

   • The quiet of the library helped her concentrate.
   • He enjoyed the quiet of the early morning.
   • The sudden quiet after the storm was eerie.

   Sinónimoscalmhushpeacequietnessquietudesilencestillnesstranquility

   Antónimosclamordinnoiserackettumult

2. Peaceful stateA2formal

   A state of calmness, tranquility, or absence of disturbance.

   quietud

   • She moved to the countryside for some peace and quiet.
   • The quiet of the forest was soothing.
   • They found quiet in the garden away from the city noise.

   Sinónimoscalmhushpeaceserenitysilencestillnesstranquility

   Antónimosagitationchaosclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancenoisetumultturmoiluproar

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que alguien o algo se calle o se vuelva silencioso, tranquilo o sereno, o de volverse uno mismo silencioso o más calmado.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming quiet, calm, or silent.

1. Make or become quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become silent or less noisy.

   aquietar, silenciar

   • The teacher quieted the class with a stern look.
   • She tried to quiet the crying baby by rocking him.
   • He quieted his mind through meditation.

   Sinónimoscalmdampenhushmutepacifyquietenshushsilencesoothestill

   Antónimosagitateawakendisturbexcitenoiserousestir

2. Calm or sootheB2formal

   To reduce or stop strong emotions, fears, or disturbances.

   calmar, sosegar

   • The manager quieted the angry customer's complaints.
   • The medication helped quiet her anxiety.
   • He quieted his doubts by focusing on the facts.

   Sinónimosallayappeaseassuagecalmcomforthushlullmollifypacifyplacatereassuresettlesoothestilltranquilize

   Antónimosagitatearousedisturbexciteinflameprovokestirupset

Variantes phrasalquiet down