paz
/ˈpa(j)s/feminine
The Portuguese word for peace is paz.
paz is the standard noun used to describe the state of being free from war. You may also use Tranquilidade, which translates to tranquility, to convey a similar notion of peace.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun paz is feminine. This means that any adjectives used to describe it must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpa(j)s/
Did you know?
- While paz means peace, the phrase fazer as pazes is used specifically to mean 'making up' after an argument.
- The Portuguese word for 'peaceful' can sometimes be sereno, which is also the word for 'serene' but carries a stronger connotation of clear, calm weather.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, the phrase Paz de Deus (the Peace of God) is a common traditional greeting or blessing used in religious contexts.
Examples in context
- A paz é possível.Peace is possible.This sentence shows how to use paz to state that peace is a possibility.Tatoeba #12206228 by kleberlucas, translation #12237449 by Miktsoanit
- Eles vivem em paz.They live in peace.This sentence demonstrates the phrase 'in peace' using paz.Tatoeba #1236266 by alexmarcelo, translation #1680667 by aka_aj
- Eles querem a paz.They want peace.This sentence shows how to express a desire for paz.Tatoeba #5378518 by carlosalberto, translation #2011318 by CK
- Desejo a todos muita paz neste evento maravilhoso.I wish you all a lot of peace at this wonderful event.
- Os jardins são uma fonte de tranquilidade e paz.Gardens are a source of tranquility and peace.
- Tchau, pessoal! Paz e amor!Goodbye, guys! Peace and love!
- Desejo-lhes pazI wish you all peace
- Paz e tranquilidade reinavam no localPeace and tranquility reigned in the place
- 232 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are watching a news report about a ceasefire.
- LucasFinalmente, há paz nesta região.Finally, there is peace in this region.
- BeatrizSim, a paz é necessária para todos.Yes, peace is necessary for everyone.
- LucasEspero que a paz dure.I hope the peace lasts.
- BeatrizO mundo precisa de mais paz.The world needs more peace.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations and entries paz, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
