paz
standard
In Bolivia "peace" is paz, the same as in the rest of the Spanish-speaking world. Tranquilidad is used for calm and quiet in daily life.
Meaning: calm or absence of war (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| paz | standard |
| Tranquilidad | calm |
Paz appears in public speech about conflict and in everyday wishes such as Que haya paz. Tranquilidad describes a quiet place or a calm mind.
When do people say it?
The name of the city of La Paz, Bolivia's seat of government, means "peace".
Did you know?
- La Paz, the Bolivian seat of government, takes its name from the Spanish word for peace.
Examples in context
- Queremos la paz.We want peace.
- Aquí hay mucha tranquilidad.There is a lot of calm here.
Example conversation
Teresa and her husband Julio enjoy a quiet evening in Sucre.
- TeresaQué tranquilidad hay hoy.How calm it is today.
- JulioSí, se siente la paz.Yes, you can feel the peace.
- TeresaDisfrutemos la tarde.Let us enjoy the evening.
