Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Quiet" in Portuguese: silencioso/a
silencioso/a
Note: also: quieto/a
Quiet in Portuguese is silencioso or silenciosa. Quieto/a also means quiet or still, especially for people.
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How to pronounce silencioso/a
Say it
see-len-see-OH-zoo
/si.lẽ.ˈsio.zu/
see-len-see-OH-zoo
"Quiet" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| silencioso / silenciosa | quiet / silent Default adjective. | Default adjective. |
| quieto / quieta | quiet / still People and calm. | People and calm. |
| bairro silencioso | quiet neighborhood Housing. | Housing. |
| fique quieto | be quiet / stay still Command. | Command. |
How to use silencioso/a in real life
- 1Apartment hunt
Procuramos um apartamento silencioso perto do parque.
We’re looking for a quiet apartment near the park.
Silencioso.
- 2Library
A sala de leitura é bem silenciosa.
The reading room is really quiet.
Feminine.
- 3Office
O corredor fica silencioso depois das sete.
The hallway gets quiet after seven.
Place description.
Mistakes English speakers make with silencioso/a
Incorrect: O cinema está silenciosa.
Correct: O cinema está silencioso.
Match gender with the noun.
Incorrect: O motor é quiet.
Correct: O motor é silencioso.
Use silencioso for quiet machines and places.
Good to know
Silencioso describes places and machines; quieto often targets people (“settle down”). Fale baixo is a polite way to ask for lower volume without calling someone silencioso.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a hotel room
ChatPal
Esse quarto é silencioso?
Is this room quiet?
You
Parece silencioso. Longe do elevador.
It seems quiet. Far from the elevator.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Eu preciso de um lugar silencioso.
Perfect. I need a quiet place.
You
Então ficamos com este.
Then we’ll take this one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Quiet" in Portuguese
Feminine?
Silenciosa.
Quieto vs silencioso?
Quieto often people; silencioso often places/sound.
Be quiet?
Fique quieto/a / fale baixo.
Quiet neighborhood?
Bairro silencioso.
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