Quiet
Example: El parc està molt quiet a la tarda sense ningú.
Definition
"Quiet" describes a state of being calm, silent, or free from noise or disturbance, often used to depict a peaceful environment or situation, as in the phrase 'El parc està molt quiet a la tarda sense ningú,' meaning the park is very calm in the afternoon without anyone around.
Etymology
The word "quiet" originates from the Latin word 'quietus,' meaning 'resting' or 'at rest.' It entered English through Old French, carrying the sense of tranquility and calmness. Did you know? The same root gives us the word 'quiescent,' which also means inactive or at rest.
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"Quiet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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