Silencioso
Example: El gato es muy silencioso cuando caza ratones.
Definition
"Silencioso" describes someone or something that makes very little or no noise, often used to emphasize quietness or calmness. For example, a cat hunting mice can be described as "silencioso" because it moves and acts without making sound.
Etymology
The word "silencioso" comes from the Latin word 'silentiosus,' derived from 'silentium,' meaning silence. It evolved in Spanish to describe a state or quality of being quiet. Did you know? The root 'silent-' is also the basis for many English words related to quietness.
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"Silencioso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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