taciturno

taciturn

taciturno(tah-see-toor-noh)

adjective

1. (reserved)

a. taciturn

Jamás tuve una conversación con el vecino. Es un hombre solitario y taciturno.

I've never had a conversation with the neighbor. He's a solitary and taciturn man.

b. silent

Emilia es taciturna y solo habla cuando es necesario.

Emilia is silent and only speaks when she has to.

2. (melancholic)

a. glum

A Alejandro se lo ve triste y taciturno. ¿Sabes qué le pasa?

Alejandro looks sad and glum. Do you know what's wrong with him?