quiet

S2 W1

BrE /ˈkwaɪət/ AmE /ˈkwaɪət/

adjective / adverb en → es

1 SILENT [adjective], [adverb] A1

not making any noise or speaking; peaceful and calm

silencioso, tranquilo, en silencio

  • be quiet

Collocations quiet room · keep quiet

  • Please be quiet.

    Por favor, sean silenciosos.

2 RESERVED [adjective] B1

not talking much or not being friendly; shy and reserved

reservado, tímido

  • be quiet

Collocations quiet person · quiet manner

  • She is a very quiet person.

    Ella es una persona muy reservada.

3 UNOBTRUSSIVE [adjective] B2

not noticeable or not important; unobtrusive and inconspicuous

discreto, sutil

  • be quiet

Collocations quiet role · quiet success

  • He played a quiet but important role in the company.

    Él desempeñó un papel discreto pero importante en la empresa.