What is the Spanish word for "silence"?

Learn how to say "silence" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

silence

Spanish

silencio

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Examples of how to use "silence" in Spanish

English
A complete silence fell over the room.
Spanish
Un silencio total cayó sobre la habitación.
English
The sudden silence made everyone uneasy.
Spanish
El silencio repentino hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
English
He broke the silence with a joke.
Spanish
Él rompió el silencio con una broma.
English
Silence filled the room after class.
Spanish
El silencio llenó la habitación después de la clase.
English
She enjoys the silence of early mornings.
Spanish
A ella le gusta el silencio de las mañanas temprano.

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