Plácido (en. Placid)

/ˈplasido/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It refers to a state of tranquility and calm.
The lake was placid in the morning.
El lago estaba plácido en la mañana.
Describes a serene and untroubled expression.
His face remained placid despite the news.
Su rostro se mantenía plácido a pesar de la noticia.
An environment that is peaceful and gentle.
The music we listened to was placid and relaxing.
La música que escuchamos era plácida y relajante.

Etymology

From Latin 'placidus', meaning 'calm, gentle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

placid mind
State of mental calm.
mente plácida
placid heart
Feelings of inner peace.
corazón plácido

Related Words

placability
Quality of being gentle.
apacibilidad
placidity
State of being placid.
placidez

Slang Meanings

To be relaxed
After a vacation, I feel very placid.
Después de unas vacaciones, me siento muy plácido.
Not to worry about anything
That person is always placid, never stressed.
Esa persona siempre está plácida, nunca se estresa.