Adjective and adverb.
/ˈkjeto/
In Spanish, "quieto" is commonly used to describe something or someone that is calm, motionless, or not making noise. It can convey a sense of tranquility or lack of action. "Quieto" is frequently employed in both oral and written contexts but is especially prevalent in spoken language.
"Quieto" is a relatively common term used in everyday conversation as well as in literature, making its usage fairly balanced between spoken and written forms.
The dog is still on its bed.
Por favor, mantente quieto mientras te corto el cabello.
Please stay still while I cut your hair.
Asegúrate de que los niños estén quietos en el cine.
The word "quieto" appears in several idiomatic expressions in the Spanish language. Here are a few examples:
Ella estaba quieta como una estatua cuando la tomé una foto.
(She was still as a statue when I took her picture.)
Quedarse quieto.
Cuando la maestra entró, todos se quedaron quietos.
(When the teacher entered, everyone remained still.)
Aguantar el tiempo quieto.
En los momentos difíciles, hay que aguantar el tiempo quieto.
(In difficult moments, one must endure the still time.)
No seas quieto y ayuda con la limpieza.
The adjective "quieto" originates from the Latin "quietus," which means "calm" or "still." The roots are found in Latin's verb "quiescere," which means "to rest" or "to be quiet."
Calmo (calm, peaceful)
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