/Sounds like 'DAHR lah kah-YAH-dah pawr reh-SPWEHS-tah'/
To intentionally remain silent as a response, using the power of silence to convey a message, which can sometimes be more effective than words, demonstrating the importance of non-verbal communication in Latin American cultures.
"I asked him what happened and he gave me the silent treatment."
"When you don't know what to say, just remain silent."
/Sounds like 'DAHR lah kah-YAH-dah pawr reh-SPWEHS-tah'/
To intentionally remain silent as a response, using the power of silence to convey a message, which can sometimes be more effective than words, demonstrating the importance of non-verbal communication in Latin American cultures.
"I asked him what happened and he gave me the silent treatment."
"When you don't know what to say, just remain silent."