silence

• Sustantivo que denota la ausencia total de sonido o ruido, así como el estado de no hablar o la tranquilidad y sosiego.

A noun referring to the complete absence of sound or noise, or a state of not speaking or making any noise.

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1. Absence of soundA2formal

   Complete lack of noise or sound.

   Silencio (ausencia de sonido)

   • The silence in the library was absolute.
   • He enjoyed the silence of the early morning.
   • A sudden silence fell over the crowd.

   Sinónimoshushnoiselessnessquietquietnesssoundlessnessstillness

   Antónimosclamordinnoiseracketsound

2. Refusal to speakB1formal

   The state of not speaking or communicating.

   Silencio (negativa a hablar)

   • Her silence on the matter was suspicious.
   • He maintained his silence during the interrogation.
   • The silence of the accused spoke volumes.

   Sinónimosdumbnessmutenessreticencespeechlessnesstaciturnityuncommunicativenessvoicelessness

   Antónimoscommunicationresponsespeechtalkutterance

3. Absence of activityB1formal

   A period of time when nothing happens or is said.

   silencio (ausencia de actividad)

   • After a long silence, she finally spoke.
   • There was an awkward silence in the room.
   • The silence between them was uncomfortable.

   Sinónimoscalmhushlullpausequietstillness

   Antónimosactivitybustlecommotionnoisetumultuproar

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de hacer callar a alguien o algo, o para suprimir o detener un ruido o una expresión.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something quiet, or to suppress or stop noise or expression.

1. Make quietB1formal

   To cause someone or something to become quiet or stop making noise.

   silenciar

   • The teacher silenced the noisy students with a stern look.
   • He silenced his phone during the meeting.
   • The loud music was silenced by the security guard.

   Sinónimosgaghushmutemuzzlequietshushstiflesuppress

   Antónimosactivateamplifyawakenencouragerousesoundstir

2. Suppress or stopB2formal

   To stop someone from expressing their opinions or ideas, often by force or authority.

   silenciar, acallar

   • The government tried to silence the opposition press.
   • She refused to be silenced by the criticism.
   • They attempted to silence the whistleblower with threats.

   Sinónimoscensorgaghushmuzzlequellquietsquelchstiflesuppress

   Antónimosairencouragesupportvoice