tranquilo
calm, peaceful, quiet
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/tɾaŋˈkilo/
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Cultural Note
'Tranquilo/a' is one of the most versatile words in Spanish. Used as reassurance ('don't worry'), to describe a peaceful environment, or a person's temperament. Spanish couples frequently use '¡tranquilo/a!' to calm each other. Despite Spain's reputation for lively nightlife, many Spaniards deeply value quiet, peaceful evenings at home.
📝 Example Sentences
Me gusta que nuestro barrio sea tan tranquilo.
I like that our neighborhood is so quiet.
Tranquilo, yo me encargo de todo.
Relax, I'll take care of everything.
Pasamos una noche tranquila en casa.
We had a quiet night at home.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | tranquila |
| masculine | tranquilo |
| feminine_plural | tranquilas |
| masculine_plural | tranquilos |