tranquilidad
/tɾankiliˈdad/
In Spanish, peace of mind is expressed as tranquilidad.
tranquilidad is used to describe the absence of mental stress.
Meaning: absence of mental stress (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
tranquilidad is derived from the adjective tranquilo (calm/quiet) with the suffix -idad which forms abstract nouns, similar to the English suffix -ity. It literally means tranquility / calmness.
Which one should you use?
While paz mental is a literal translation of 'mental peace', tranquilidad is the much more natural and common way to express the concept of 'peace of mind' in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, tranquilidad is feminine and is almost always used with the definite article la when referring to the state of being calm.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾankiliˈdad/
Did you know?
- If you tell someone ¡Tranquilo! in a heated moment, you are not talking about their 'peace of mind', but rather telling them to 'calm down' or 'relax'.
- In Spanish, the word tranquilidad can specifically refer to a sense of safety or security, such as the relief felt after locking a door or paying a debt.
- In some Caribbean regions, you might hear the word tranquilito used as a friendly, endearing way to describe someone who is particularly 'chill' or easygoing.
Examples in context
- La meditación me da tranquilidad.Meditation gives me peace of mind.This sentence shows how meditation can provide tranquilidad.Tatoeba #5447934 by albrusgher, translation #619136 by ulyssemc1
- Si no tienes forma de pagar la comida, la ropa, el alojamiento y otras necesidades diarias similares, de ninguna manera serás capaz de alcanzar la tranquilidad.If you have no way to buy food, clothing, accommodation and other such daily necessities, you definitely won't be able to have peace of mind.This sentence illustrates how a lack of basic necessities prevents one from achieving tranquilidad.Tatoeba #1748719 by teskmon, translation #915558 by eastasiastudent
- El yoga me brinda tranquilidad mentalYoga gives me mental peace of mind
- La apacibilidad de su voz me da paz interiorThe gentleness of his/her voice gives me inner peace of mind
- Para encontrar paz interior, necesito tiempo a solasTo find peace of mind, I need some alone time
- La música me brinda tranquilidad mentalMusic gives me peace of mind
- El mar me trae calma interiorThe sea brings me inner peace of mind
- Estar rodeado de naturaleza me da paz interiorBeing surrounded by nature gives me peace of mind
- El objetivo de la meditación es encontrar serenidad y tranquilidad mentalThe goal of meditation is to find serenity and peace of mind
- A veces necesitamos la calma interior para enfrentar los desafíos de la vidaSometimes we need inner peace of mind to face life's challenges
- Tener ahorros me da mucha tranquilidad.Having savings gives me a lot of peace of mind.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their new apartment.
- Elena¿Cómo te sientes en la casa nueva?How do you feel in the new house?
- MateoMe gusta mucho, me da mucha tranquilidad.I like it a lot, it gives me much peace of mind.
- ElenaEs cierto, el barrio es muy silencioso.It's true, the neighborhood is very quiet.
- MateoEso es lo más importante para mí.That is the most important thing for me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tranquilidad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
