non disse una parola

didn't say a word

→ non

phrase Rare #42,111

didn't say a word A common expression meaning that someone remained completely silent. “Disse” is the past historic form of “dire” (to say), often used in writing or storytelling; in everyday speech, “non ha detto una parola” is more common.

IT: Durante la riunione, non disse una parola.

EN: During the meeting, he didn't say a word.

Una che era anche brutta non disse una parola tutta la sera.

One who was also ugly didn't say a word all evening.

— Vivere (1952)

Non disse una parola.

He didn't say a word.

Non disse una parola, ma mi guardò in un modo che non dimenticherò mai.

He didn't say a word, but he looked at me in a way I will never forget.

— La fiamma del peccato (1944)

Sami non disse una parola.

Sami didn't say a word.