How to Say “Chill” in Latin

By Emily Billie • Updated October 6, 2026

tranquillus

Latin has no slang word for "chill" in the sense of relaxed. The closest words are tranquillus, "calm, quiet", and sēcūrus, "free from care".

Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)

Ways to say it

“chill” in Latin
Latin
tranquillus
sēcūrus

Use tranquillus for a calm person or a calm day. sēcūrus describes someone who is not worried about anything.

Which one should you use?

frigidus means "cold" in temperature. Applied to a person it means unfriendly, not relaxed.

How do you pronounce it?

trahn-KWIL-lus

Did you know?

sēcūrus is made of sē-, "without", and cūra, "care". English "secure" first meant "carefree" too.

Examples in context

Hodiē tranquillus sum.
I am feeling chill today.
Sēcūrus dormīvit.
He slept without a care.

Example conversation

Two friends wait for a late boat.

Lucia

Nāvis sērō venit. Nōnne īrāsceris?
The boat is late. Aren't you angry?
Quintus

Minimē. Tranquillus sum.
Not at all. I am calm.
Lucia

Tū semper sēcūrus es!
You are always carefree!
Quintus

Ita. Sedeāmus et exspectēmus.
Yes. Let us sit and wait.

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About The Author

Emily Billie

Salve, I'm Emily! With an infectious passion for ancient languages, I spend my days lost in the timeless beauty of Latin. I love transforming everyday words and phrases into Latin - from the mundane to the melodramatic, nothing escapes my linguistic touch. When I'm not immersed in linguistics, you'll find me tending my urban garden, experimenting with anchovy and broccoli recipes, or paying reverence to the classics with a good saga. I'm your guidesmith navigating you through the labyrinth of Latin with a friendly sense of humour.

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