Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Calm" in Spanish: tranquilo/a
tranquilo/a
Calm in Spanish is tranquilo or tranquila. Say Estate tranquilo. Estoy tranquila ahora. Tranquilo can describe a person, place, or mood.
After bad news
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How to pronounce tranquilo/a
Say it
trahn-KEE-loh / trahn-KEE-lah
/tɾan.ˈki.lo/, /tɾan.ˈki.la/
trahn-KEE-loh / trahn-KEE-lah. Stress KEE. The u after q is silent.
"Calm" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tranquilo | calm (masc.) Person, place, or mood. | Person, place, or mood. |
| tranquila | calm (fem.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| estate tranquilo | calm down / take it easy Common reassurance. | Common reassurance. |
| un lugar tranquilo | a calm place Quiet neighborhood or café. | Quiet neighborhood or café. |
How to use tranquilo/a in real life
- 1After bad news
Estate tranquilo. Ya resolvemos esto.
Stay calm. We’ll fix this.
Estate tranquilo comforts someone.
- 2Morning mood
Hoy me siento tranquila en casa.
Today I feel calm at home.
Tranquila agrees with a woman speaker.
- 3Choosing a café
Busco un café tranquilo para estudiar.
I’m looking for a calm café to study.
Tranquilo describes the place.
Mistakes English speakers make with tranquilo/a
Incorrect: Ella está tranquilo.
Correct: Ella está tranquila.
Agree gender: tranquila with ella.
Incorrect: Estate calm.
Correct: Estate tranquilo.
Use tranquilo, not English calm.
Good to know
Tranquilo/a is extremely common in Latin America as both “calm” and “don’t worry.” ¡Tranquilo! works like a short comfort. Calma exists too, but tranquilo is the everyday adjective beginners hear first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Traffic jam before a meeting
ChatPal
Estate tranquilo. Aún tenemos tiempo.
Stay calm. We still have time.
You
Intento estar tranquilo, pero el tráfico...
I’m trying to stay calm, but the traffic…
ChatPal
Respira. Llegamos tranquilos si no nos apuramos mal.
Breathe. We’ll arrive calm if we don’t rush badly.
You
Tienes razón. Mejor lento y seguro.
You’re right. Better slow and safe.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Tranquilo (m.), tranquila (f.), plurals tranquilos / tranquilas.
How do I say calm down?
Estate tranquilo. / Estate tranquila. or ¡Tranquilo!
Person or place?
Both. Una persona tranquila or un barrio tranquilo.
Is tranquilo formal?
No. Tranquilo is everyday, friendly Latin American Spanish.
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