Quitento

Quitento is a term, primarily used in certain areas of Latin America, particularly Colombia, to describe a person or animal that is abnormally quiet or still. The term carries a connotation of something being subdued, inactive, or perhaps even unwell. The level of "quietness" implied is beyond the normal range; it suggests a state of unusual passivity. While not typically a formal medical term, it is often used colloquially to express concern about a lack of normal activity. The use of "quitento" often implies a suspicion that something is wrong, prompting further observation or investigation. The word does not have a direct equivalent in English, but closest translations would be "unnaturally quiet," "subdued," or "listless."