silent

silent(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. silencioso
The house is silent when the kids are out.La casa está silenciosa cuando los niños están fuera.
a. callado
Everyone in class was silent.Todo el mundo en la clase estaba callado.
b. en silencio
You have the right to remain silent.Tiene derecho a permanecer en silencio.
a. callado
Caroline seems silent, but she is very chatty once you get to know her.Caroline parece callada, pero es muy habladora una vez que la conoces.
b. silencioso
He is a silent man because he only speaks when he deems it necessary.Es un hombre silencioso porque solo habla cuando lo considera necesario.
c. mudo (temporarily)
She becomes silent when she is around strangers.Se queda muda en presencia de extraños.
a. mudo
"Nosferatu" is a silent film about vampires."Nosferatu" es una película muda de vampiros.
a. mudo
The "h" in "hola" is silent.La "h" en "hola" es muda.
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