Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Quiet" in Italian: silenzioso/a
silenzioso/a
Note: also: tranquillo/a
Quiet in Italian is silenzioso (see-len-TSYOH-zoh) / silenziosa. A quiet person or place uses the adjective; the command be quiet! is often silenzio!
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How to pronounce silenzioso/a
Say it
see-len-TSYOH-zoh
/silenˈtsjo.zo/
Silenzioso stresses TSYOH: see-len-TSYOH-zoh.
"Quiet" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| silenzioso / silenziosa | quiet (m/f) People and places. | People and places. |
| un posto silenzioso | a quiet place Hotels, libraries. | Hotels, libraries. |
| silenzio! | quiet! / silence! Command. | Command. |
| tranquillo | calm / quiet Softer everyday alternative. | Softer everyday alternative. |
How to use silenzioso/a in real life
- 1Hotel request
Vorrei una stanza silenziosa, per favore.
I'd like a quiet room, please.
Silenziosa with stanza.
- 2Library
Questo angolo è più silenzioso.
This corner is quieter.
Silenzioso.
- 3Personality
Mio fratello è silenzioso ma simpatico.
My brother is quiet but nice.
Silenzioso for a person.
Mistakes English speakers make with silenzioso/a
Incorrect: Una stanza silenzioso.
Correct: Una stanza silenziosa.
Match gender: silenziosa.
Incorrect: Una casa quiet.
Correct: Una casa silenziosa.
Use silenzioso/a, not the English word quiet.
Good to know
Italians prize a posto silenzioso for sleep, then fill piazzas with noise at night—both are normal. Silenzio in theatres still gets respected.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to study
ChatPal
Il bar è rumoroso. Cerchiamo un posto silenzioso?
The café is noisy. Shall we find a quiet place?
You
Sì, la biblioteca è silenziosa al piano di sopra.
Yes, the library is quiet on the upper floor.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Portiamo le cuffie comunque.
Perfect. Let's bring headphones anyway.
You
D'accordo.
Agreed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Quiet" in Italian
Silenzioso or tranquillo?
Both can mean quiet. Tranquillo often feels calmer/relaxed; silenzioso stresses low noise.
How do I say be quiet?
Silenzio! is direct; softer: possiamo abbassare la voce?
Gender forms?
Silenzioso / silenziosa; plural silenziosi / silenziose.
Quiet as a noun?
Il silenzio.
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