silence

the state of being quiet and not making any noise

silencio, tranquilidad

• a period/periods of silence

Collocations moment of silence · keep the peace and quiet

• There was a long silence.

  Hubo un largo silencio.

the act of not speaking or talking about something, especially because you are thinking carefully about it

callar, guardar silencio

• keep silent about

Collocations remain silent on a topic · observe silence

• He kept silent about the matter.

  Guardó silencio sobre el asunto.

a command to be quiet or not speak, especially in a church service

orden de guardar silencio

• call for silence

Collocations call for silence before prayers · order the congregation to be quiet

• The priest called for silence.

  El sacerdote pidió silencio.

a short period of no music in a piece of music, or the notes that are played during this time

silencio musical, pausa en la música

• a pause in the music

Collocations pause in a symphony · silent interlude in an opera

• There was a sudden silence in the music.

  Hubo un repentino silencio en la música.

a signal that is used to stop or reduce a sound, picture, etc.

señal de silencio, señal de apagado

• send/receive a silence signal

Collocations silence signal in radio communication · transmitting a silence pulse

• The receiver sent out a silence signal.

  El receptor envió una señal de silencio.