muto

mute, silent

adjective MOO-toh Rare

Origin: Latin mutus (silent)

Also means

deaf-mute

Usage Note

Muto can describe someone physically unable to speak (sordomuto = deaf-mute) or a person who says nothing in context. Don't confuse with silenzioso (quiet by choice). In cinema, film muto means 'silent film'. The feminine form is muta, plural muti/mute.

Examples

"Rimase muto di fronte alla notizia."

Natural Translation

He remained speechless in front of the news.

Literal Translation

He-remained mute in front of the news.

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