Translations for „quiet“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . quiet [ˈkwaɪət] N no pl

1. quiet (silence):

quiet

silêncio m

2. quiet (lack of activity):

quiet

sossego m

on the quiet

na surdina

peace and quiet

paz e tranquilidade

II . quiet <-er, -est> [ˈkwaɪət] ADJ

1. quiet (not loud):

quiet

silencioso(-a)

2. quiet (secret):

quiet

recluso(-a)

to keep quiet about sth

manter a. c. em segredo

III . quiet [ˈkwaɪət] VB intr (calm)

to quiet down

acalmar-se

Usage examples with quiet

be quiet!

fica quieto!

keep quiet!

fique quieto!

peace and quiet

paz e sossego

on the quiet

na surdina

to quiet down

acalmar-se

to keep quiet about sth

manter a. c. em segredo

to lead a quiet/hectic life

levar uma vida sossegada/agitada

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The laughter ranges from very quiet to loud convulsive hysterics, which are said to be accompanied by temporary dissociation.

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I feel all the loud mouth pundits should keep quiet and face their clubs.

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The varied pace assures that after a rush of events, she allows a few quiet pages about long-married life, the serene pleasure of going to sleep companionably in another's embrace.

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It is hand launched and belly landed, has a quiet electric motor and propeller, and carries a detachable camera payload.

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She is engaged to a quiet Londoner who has recently disappeared.

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The plans as completed include 9 bedrooms and baths for the owners and guests; each bedroom has an antechamber to guarantee quiet and privacy.

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Would you walk out on him in disgust -- or would you just keep quiet, especially when children were involved?

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There's a nice setup in there and the early parts are hectic, just before things quiet down a bit for the real story to start.

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Storey has also suggested that some remote hiking location would be quiet enough to host a trail cleanup.

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Known for his courtly manners, he had a slow drawl and a quiet demeanor, which belied his sharp political sense.

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