silence

US /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
UK /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
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1.

silêncio, quietude

complete absence of sound

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The sudden silence in the room was unsettling.
O súbito silêncio na sala era perturbador.
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A moment of silence was observed for the victims.
Um momento de silêncio foi observado pelas vítimas.
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quietstillnesshushpeacetranquility
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noisesounddinclamoruproar
2.

silêncio, omissão

a refusal to speak or communicate

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Her continued silence on the matter was frustrating.
O silêncio contínuo dela sobre o assunto era frustrante.
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The government's silence on the scandal raised suspicions.
O silêncio do governo sobre o escândalo levantou suspeitas.
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reticencetaciturnityunresponsivenessmutenessspeechlessness
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speechcommunicationdisclosureutterancetalk
1.

silenciar, calar

make (someone or something) silent; cause to stop speaking or making a noise

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The teacher tried to silence the noisy students.
O professor tentou silenciar os alunos barulhentos.
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The new regulations will silence critics of the policy.
As novas regulamentações vão silenciar os críticos da política.
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hushmuzzlegagquietstill
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speaktalkvocalizearticulateexpress
1.

silêncio, cala a boca

used as a command to tell someone to stop speaking or making a noise

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Silence! The performance is about to begin.
Silêncio! A apresentação está prestes a começar.
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The judge shouted, "Silence in the court!"
O juiz gritou: "Silêncio no tribunal!"
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hushquietbe quietshut up
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speaktalkshoutnoise
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conspiracy of silence