Apacible (en. Gentle)

/apaˈθible/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Behaving in a serene and calm manner.

Example Sentence: Her peaceful attitude contagiously affected everyone at the meeting.

Su actitud apacible contagió a todos en la reunión.

Definition: Being gentle and kind in interactions.

Example Sentence: The dog is peaceful, it never barks.

El perro es apacible, jamás ladra.

Definition: Relating to a peaceful and undisturbed environment.

Example Sentence: We are looking for a peaceful place to spend the holidays.

Buscamos un lugar apacible para pasar las vacaciones.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'pacificus', meaning 'peacemaker'.

Common Phrase: peaceful life

Common Phrase Meaning: a calm and uneventful life.

vida apacible

Common Phrase: peaceful spirit

Common Phrase Meaning: a calm and kind disposition towards others.

espíritu apacible

Common Phrase: peaceful environment

Common Phrase Meaning: a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

entorno apacible

Related Word: pacify

Related Word Description: to make something or someone calmer.

apaciguar

Related Word: peace

Related Word Description: state of tranquility and calm.

paz

Related Word: serenity

Related Word Description: state of tranquility and inner peace.

serenidad

Slang Meaning: Extreme calm in difficult situations.

Slang Example: He has a peacefulness that astonishes even in the worst moments.

Él tiene una apacible que asombra incluso en los peores momentos.

Slang Meaning: To be in a good vibe.

Slang Example: Today I'm in peaceful mode, nothing bothers me.

Hoy estoy en modo apacible, todo me resbala.