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"Silencio" is a noun which is often translated as "silence", and "mutismo" is a noun which is also often translated as "silence". Learn more about the difference between "silencio" and "mutismo" below.
el silencio(
see
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lehn
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
el mutismo(
moo
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tees
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moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. silence
Las directivas de la empresa han guardado mutismo absoluto acerca de los rumores de una fusión.The company's directors have kept complete silence regarding the rumors of a merger.
