How to Say “Peace” in Nahuatl

By Savannah Maureen • Updated October 2, 2026

tlamatcanemiliztli

The English word peace is tlamatcanemiliztli in Nahuatl.

tlamatcanemiliztli is a noun used to describe a state of being free from war.

Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)

Did you know?

In classical Nahuatl literature, peace was often poetically described through metaphors of 'coolness' or 'calmness' to contrast with the 'heat' of battle.
The structure of tlamatcanemiliztli reveals how Nahuatl uses long, agglutinative chains to build complex concepts from simpler ideas.
The concept of peace in Nahuatl culture is deeply tied to the idea of 'correctness' in social conduct and ritual.

Example conversation

Juan and Citlali are discussing the state of their community.

Juan

¿Tlamatcanemiliztli tlamatcanemiliztli onca?
Is there peace here?
Citlali

Huēyi tlamatcanemiliztli onca, Juan.
There is great peace here, Juan.
Juan

Inin tlamatcanemiliztli nictlaloa.
I value this peace.
Citlali

Tlen tlamatcanemiliztli tlanextia.
That is the peace we seek.

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Savannah Maureen

Hola, I’m Savannah! As a language enthusiast and Mexican culture lover, I write posts that delve into the depths of the Mexican language - simplifying everything from formal to informal phrases. When I'm not blogging about words like "broccoli" or "dragon" in Mexican, I enjoy a game of baseball or losing myself in a good drama. I have a fondness for coffee and chorizo, and I'm always looking forward to a trip in my camper. Me encanta travels that breathe new life into my content. My love for Mexico also led me to Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, and I now write guides on saying things in Nahuatl too. Let's explore and have a fiesta with words together!

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