A1 — Beginneradjective
zitto
silent, quiet, mute
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
silenziosomutoquietotaciturno
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rumorosochiassosoloquacechiacchierone
Usage note
'Zitto!' is a very direct command to be quiet. 'Silenzioso' is milder and describes a generally quiet person. 'Taciturno' means habitually silent/reserved.
Example
"State zitti, per favore! La lezione è iniziata."
"Be quiet, please! The lesson has started."
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