What does silencioso in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word silencioso in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use silencioso in Portuguese.

The word silencioso in Portuguese means silent, still, noiseless, quiet person, silencioso, mudo, calado, silencioso, quieto, silencioso, mudo, silencioso, calado, taciturno, silencioso, reticente, silencioso, calado, silencioso, mudo, silencioso, silencioso, silencioso, silencioso, silencioso, quieto, silencioso, leilão silencioso. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word silencioso

silent, still, noiseless, quiet person

silencioso

adjective (without sound)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
O professor adentrou a sala silenciosa, impressionado pelo quão bem comportados os alunos estavam.
The teacher stepped into the silent classroom, impressed by how well behaved the pupils were.

mudo, calado, silencioso

adjective (figurative (person: not speaking) (que não fala)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The prisoner remained mute when the sentence was read.

quieto, silencioso

adjective (quiet, subdued)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
In a hushed voice, the librarian told the kids to be quiet.

mudo, silencioso, calado

adjective (speech, sound: quiet) (fala)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The quiet speaker spoke in muted tones.

taciturno, silencioso, reticente

adjective (reticent, not speaking much)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Bianca was unusually taciturn today; she didn't even comment on Harry's bright red pants.

silencioso, calado

adjective (that makes no sound)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
The noiseless coffee shop is a great place to work.

silencioso, mudo

adjective (silent)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
I woke up at midnight to pitch black and a soundless house.

silencioso

adjective (UK, informal (silent)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

silencioso

adjective (not talking)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Simon pediu a Helen para lhe contar a verdade, mas ela estava silenciosa.
Simon asked Helen to tell him the truth, but she was silent.

silencioso

adjective (electronics: no sound) (eletrônica: sem som)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
I can't hear the TV because it's muted.

silencioso

noun (silent setting for microphone)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)
During conference calls I keep myself on mute unless I need to talk.

silencioso, quieto

adjective (silent) (sem ruído)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Era uma noite bem silenciosa e não se ouviu um barulho.
It was a very still night and not a sound could be heard.

silencioso

adjective (not expressed or spoken)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Anne said she didn't mind moving to another town, but her silent wish was to stay in her current home.

leilão silencioso

noun (sale involving pre-bidding)

(substantivo masculino: Substantivo exclusivamente masculino. Ex. "ator", "menino", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "carrinho de mão", "guarda-chuva", etc.)

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