tranquilo
everyday, masculine
The usual word for calm in Mexico is tranquilo, or tranquila for a woman or a feminine noun. The noun is la calma.
Meaning: peaceful and relaxed (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| tranquilo | everyday, masculine |
| tranquila | everyday, feminine |
| la calma | noun |
It describes people, places and moments: un pueblo tranquilo, Estoy tranquila. For the noun, mantener la calma means to stay calm.
How does it change in a sentence?
Change the ending to match the noun. tranquilo is masculine, tranquila feminine, and the plurals are tranquilos and tranquilas.
Did you know?
- Tranquilo is built on the same root as English "tranquil".
Examples in context
- Es un barrio muy tranquilo.It is a very calm neighborhood.
- Ella estaba tranquila.She was calm.
- Hay que mantener la calma.We have to keep calm.
Example conversation
Elena asks her father Raúl about the town they plan to move to.
- Elena¿Cómo es el pueblo?What is the town like?
- RaúlMuy tranquilo, casi no hay ruido.Very calm, there is almost no noise.
- ElenaEso me gusta.I like that.
