Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
quieto
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkjeto/
Meaning
- adjectivestill
Example
El perro está quieto.
The dog is still.
More examples
No toques el cuadro, déjalo quieto.
Don't touch the painting, leave it still.
Core concept
A dog sitting motionless.
Common phrases
dejar quieto
leave ... still
estar quieto
be still
Similar words
parado: Standing motionless, keeping weight on the feet and not taking steps.
fijo: Anchored in one position or direction, not changing place or angle.
estático: Practically static and steady, exhibiting almost no observable change.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo o alguien permanece sin movimiento, frecuentemente usado con estar o quedarse.
Word origin
Quieto derives from Latin quietus 'at rest' and is cognate with Italian quieto and English quiet, but in Spanish it specifically means not moving.
Usage tips
- As a command, ¡Quieto! often addresses a dog or a moving person to stop and can sound blunt or commanding when used toward a person in formal settings.
Other meanings
- stationaryadjective
- quietadjective
Opposites
- inquietorestlessadjective
Related words
- quietamentequietlyadverb
- quietudstillnessnoun