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"Silencio" is a form of "silencio", a noun which is often translated as "silence". "Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "silencio" and "por favor" 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).
masculine noun
a. silence
Prefiero el silencio del campo al ruido de la ciudad.I prefer the silence of the country to the noise of the city.
a. silence
Su silencio fue malinterpretado como complicidad.Her silence was mistaken for complicity.
a. rest
A la introducción le siguen cuatro compases de silencio del chelo.The introduction is followed by four bars of rest in the cello part.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. silence
¡Silencio en clase!Silence in class!
b. quiet
¡Silencio, por favor! Estamos listos para empezar la reunión.Quiet, please! We're ready to start the meeting.
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por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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