Silêncio!
Hush!
Language note: Pronounced 'si-li-en-see-oh', with a soft 's' sound at the start.
Culture note: Used in dramatic contexts, this word demands immediate attention or action.
Context: A sense of escalating tension leads another voice in the room to demand quiet.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Silêncio
[see-LEN-see-oo]
Silence
Complete absence of sound.
Havia total silêncio na sala.
There was total silence in the room.
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