soy tranquilo
/soi tɾankilo/from spelling rules
To say "I am easy going" in Spanish, use soy tranquilo.
This phrase describes a person who is relaxed and does not get upset or stressed easily.
Which one should you use?
While tranquilo can mean "quiet" or "calm", when used to describe a person's personality, it is the standard way to express being easy going.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from tranquilo to tranquila to become soy tranquila.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish speaking cultures, you might use the phrase no me complico to mean you are easy going, which literally translates to 'I do not complicate myself'.
- In some Caribbean dialects, tranquilo can be used as a response to 'how are you?', effectively meaning 'everything is chill' or 'all good'.
- In some contexts, calling someone tranquilo can be a subtle way of saying they are passive or lack initiative, depending on the tone used.
Examples in context
- En el trabajo, soy tranquilo/a y me adapto fácilmente a los cambios.At work, I am easy going and adapt easily to changes.
- No me preocupo mucho, soy tranquilo.I don't worry much, I am easy going.
- No hay problema, yo soy tranquilo.No problem, I am easy going.
- Soy tranquilo y me adapto rápido.I am easy going and I adapt quickly.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing how to handle a change in travel plans.
- Elena¿Te molesta si cambiamos el hotel?Does it bother you if we change the hotel?
- MateoPara nada, soy tranquilo.Not at all, I am easy going.
- ElenaQué bueno que eres tan relajado.It is good that you are so relaxed.
- MateoSí, no me estreso fácilmente.Yes, I don't get stressed easily.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
