silencioso
“silencioso” means “quiet” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
quiet
Also: silent, noiseless
📝 In Action
Mi gato es muy silencioso cuando camina.
A1My cat is very quiet when he walks.
Buscamos un hotel en una calle silenciosa.
A2We are looking for a hotel on a quiet street.
El nuevo motor es totalmente silencioso.
B1The new engine is completely noiseless.
muffler
Also: silencer
📝 In Action
Tengo que llevar el coche al taller porque el silencioso está roto.
B2I have to take the car to the shop because the muffler is broken.
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How would you describe a quiet library in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'silentiosus', which comes from 'silentium' (silence). It has stayed very similar for over 2,000 years!
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'callado' and 'silencioso'?
Yes! 'Callado' usually describes a person who doesn't talk much (reserved). 'Silencioso' is broader; it describes anything that doesn't make sound, like a quiet room, a silent movie, or a noiseless cat.
Does 'silencioso' ever change its spelling?
Yes, it changes to match what it describes: silencioso (masculine singular), silenciosa (feminine singular), silenciosos (masculine plural), and silenciosas (feminine plural).