How to Say "unspoken" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “unspoken” is “implícito” — B2 level.
Examples
Había un acuerdo implícito de no hablar de trabajo durante la cena.
There was an unspoken agreement not to talk about work during dinner.
El mensaje de la película es implícito; tienes que pensar para entenderlo.
The movie's message is implicit; you have to think to understand it.
Aunque no lo dijo, su enfado estaba implícito en su tono de voz.
Although he didn't say it, his anger was implied in his tone of voice.
Matching the Noun
This word must change to 'implícita' if the thing it describes is feminine (like 'una idea implícita') and to 'implícitos/as' for plurals.
Word Order
Like most describing words in Spanish, put 'implícito' after the thing you are talking about (e.g., 'el deseo implícito').
Confusing with 'Explicit'
Mistake: “Using 'implícito' when you mean something is clearly stated.”
Correction: Use 'explícito' for things that are clearly said, and 'implícito' for things hidden between the lines.
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