Tranquila (en. Calm)
/tɾaŋˈkila/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is calm and at peace.
The night was calm, perfect for sleeping.
La noche era tranquila, perfecta para dormir.
That which is serene and unhurried.
She always has a calm attitude in the face of problems.
Ella siempre tiene una actitud tranquila ante los problemas.
That which is free of noise or disorder.
We are looking for a quiet place to spend the weekend.
Buscamos un lugar tranquilo para pasar el fin de semana.
Etymology
From the Latin 'tranquillus', which means 'calm' or 'serene'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
calm as a dove
Used to describe someone who is very calm and serene.
tranquila como una paloma
to be calm
It means to be at peace or not to worry.
estar tranquila
calm down, everything will be fine
A phrase of encouragement indicating that there is nothing to worry about.
tranquila, que todo saldrá bien
Related Words
tranquility
State of being calm.
tranquilidad
to calm
To make someone feel calm.
tranquilizar
calmly
In a calm manner.
tranquilamente
Slang Meanings
To be chill
When I'm at home, I like to be chill and calm.
Cuando estoy en casa, me gusta estar chill y tranquila.
Flow
She's in her flow, always calm in any situation.
Ella está en su flow, siempre tranquila en cualquier situación.