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    Plácida (en. Placid)

    /ˈpla.si.ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Definition: That which is calm and serene.
    Example Sentence: The lake was placid at dawn.
    El lago estaba plácido al amanecer.
    Definition: That which presents no alterations or disturbances.
    Example Sentence: The breeze was placid and pleasant.
    La brisa era plácida y agradable.
    Definition: Said of a person: That has a calm character.
    Example Sentence: His way of speaking is placid, which inspires confidence.
    Su manera de hablar es plácida, lo que inspira confianza.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'placidus', meaning 'calm, serene'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: a placid life
    Common Phrase Meaning: A tranquil and conflict-free life.
    una vida plácida
    Common Phrase: to be placid
    Common Phrase Meaning: To feel calm and without worries.
    estar plácido
    Common Phrase: a placid afternoon
    Common Phrase Meaning: A serene and pleasant afternoon.
    una tarde plácida

    Related Words

    Related Word: gentle
    Related Word Description: That which is soft and behaves in a calm manner.
    apacible
    Related Word: serenity
    Related Word Description: State of being calm and at peace.
    serenidad

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: State of total relaxation.
    Slang Example: After a vacation, I feel placid like a river.
    Después de unas vacaciones, me siento plácido como un río.
    Slang Meaning: Moment of worry-free enjoyment.
    Slang Example: That weekend was placid, without stress or problems.
    Ese fin de semana fue plácido, sin estrés ni problemas.