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/siˈlenθjo/ ES
/siˈlensjo/ MX
Translation
silence, quiet
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Word origin
From Latin silentium ('stillness, silence'), from silere ('to be silent').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- silentium
- English cognates
- silence, silent
Grammar
Examples
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There was a deep silence in the room when the results were announced.
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Please keep quiet during the doctor's lecture.
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The silence of the forest at night always frightened him a little.
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After the bad news there was a long silence.
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Her silence said more than a thousand words.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 6: silencio, averiguar, destruir and 7 more words.