A2 — Elementarynoun
silenzio
silence; quiet
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
quietecalmapacetranquillità
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rumorechiassofrastuonofracasso
Usage note
'Silenzio!' = Quiet!/Silence! (command). 'Rompere il silenzio' = to break the silence. 'In silenzio' = silently/in silence.
Example
"Ho bisogno di silenzio per studiare bene."
"I need silence to study well."
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