silent

silent
[ˈsaɪlənt]
adjetivo
1. silencioso(a) (person, place); mudo(a) (not pronounced) (letter)
  • to be silent -> estar callado(a) (not talk)
  • she's rather silent -> es muy callada (by nature)
  • to fall silent -> quedarse en silencio
  • to remain or keep silent -> permanecer callado(a)
  • silent movie ->
  • film -> película (f) muda (or británico)
  • the silent majority -> la mayoría silenciosa
  • silent partner (comercio) -> socio(a) (sustantivo masculino o femenino) capitalista
  • silent protest -> protesta (f) silenciosa

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silent [sai-lent]
adjetivo
1. Silencioso, mudo, que no produce sonido; taciturno, callado.
2. Que no hace mención o alusión.
3. Quieto, tranquilo, sosegado, calmoso.
4. Comanditario, perteneciente a la comandita. (Comercio) (m)
  • Silent partner -> socio comanditario
  • To remain silent -> callar, guardar silencio, no chistar
  • Be silent -> calle usted
  • Silent film -> película muda

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"silent" in the Answers forum
Q: Why isn't the 'h' silent?
A: I have not listen to those lessons, but the h in *huevos* should not have a sound.
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