tranqui
chill / relax / take it easy (shortened form)
Pronunciation
/ˈtɾaŋ.ki/
Cultural Note
The truncated version of 'tranquilo/a' that's become standard youth slang across the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish loves cutting words short: 'bici' (bicicleta), 'boli' (bolígrafo), 'peli' (película), and 'tranqui' fits right in. It sounds more casual and friendly than the full 'tranquilo.' 'Tranqui' combined with 'no pasa nada' is the ultimate Spanish de-escalation combo. You could burn down someone's kitchen and they'd say 'tranqui, no pasa nada.' The vibe is always: things are never bad enough to get stressed about.
📝 Example Sentences
Tranqui, tío, no pasa nada, ya lo arreglamos.
Chill, dude, no worries, we'll fix it.
Hoy quiero un plan tranqui, nada de salir de fiesta.
Today I want a chill plan, no going out to party.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | tranqui |
| masculine | tranqui |
| feminine_plural | tranquis |
| masculine_plural | tranquis |