Usages of calado
No fim do treino, sinto um alívio enorme e fico de ótimo humor, mesmo que fique calado por um momento.
At the end of the training, I feel huge relief and I’m in a great mood, even if I stay quiet for a moment.
Quando estou de mau humor, sei que é melhor ficar calado durante uns minutos, mesmo que o dia esteja ótimo.
When I’m in a bad mood, I know it’s better to stay quiet for a few minutes, even if the day is great.
Eu tive vontade de rir no meio da reunião, mas fiquei calado.
I felt like laughing in the middle of the meeting, but I stayed quiet.
Ela ficou calada para não interromper a discussão importante.
She stayed quiet so as not to interrupt the important discussion.
Em momentos assim, a melhor estratégia é ficar calado e ouvir em silêncio.
In moments like this, the best strategy is to stay quiet and listen in silence.
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