tranqui
informal
The most common slang is tranqui, short for tranquilo. Young speakers also borrow chill directly. It is also called relajado.
Meaning: calm and relaxed (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| tranqui | informal |
| tranquilo | neutral |
| relajado | neutral |
| chill | borrowed, young |
You say Estoy tranqui to mean "I am chill", and Tranqui alone to tell someone not to worry.
Which one should you use?
Relajado fits a calm person or relaxed atmosphere. Tranquilo can describe a quiet place too.
Did you know?
- The short form tranqui is understood almost everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- Tranqui, no pasa nada.Chill, nothing is wrong.
- Mi jefe es muy relajado.My boss is very laid back.
- Fue una noche muy chill.It was a very chill night.
Example conversation
Vale and her friend Cris plan the weekend by phone.
- Vale¿Qué planes tienes para el sábado?What plans do you have for Saturday?
- CrisAlgo tranqui, en casa.Something chill, at home.
- ValePerfecto, llevo las pelis.Perfect, I will bring the movies.
