tranquilo
/tɾanˈkilo/
The English phrase "tranquil" can be translated into Spanish using tranquilo. If unsure, use tranquilo. Wiktionary also lists apacible.
Meaning: calm, without motion or sound (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| tranquilo | /tɾanˈkilo/ |
| apacible | /apaˈθible/ /apaˈsible/ |
Tranquilo is used as an adjective to mean calm or without motion or sound. As an interjection, ¡Tranquilo! (to a male) or ¡Tranquila! (to a female) is a very common idiomatic way to tell someone to relax, not worry or take it easy. The noun form for tranquility or calmness is tranquilidad.
Which one should you use?
While tranquilo is the most common way to say calm or quiet, apacible is a more literary or poetic synonym that is often used to describe a peaceful temperament or gentle weather.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form tranquila for feminine nouns and the masculine plural form tranquilos for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾanˈkilo/
Did you know?
- The phrase estar tranquilo describes a temporary state of being calm, while ser tranquilo describes a permanent personality trait.
- In some Latin American countries, tranquilo is used as a slang term to describe someone who is easy-going or lacks ambition.
- In a heated argument, someone might use Tranquila as a sarcastic way to tell a woman she is overreacting, depending heavily on the tone of voice.
Examples in context
- El día es muy lindo y el mar está tranquilo.The day is very beautiful and the sea is tranquil.This sentence shows how to describe the sea using tranquilo.Tatoeba #3076300 by marcosruben, translation #10069653 by espamatics
- Estoy tranquilo disfrutando de la paz del lugar.I am tranquil, enjoying the peace of the place.
- El jardín es un lugar sereno y tranquilo.The garden is a serene and tranquil place.
- El lago refleja una imagen sosegada y llena de serenidad.The lake reflects a tranquil and serene image.
- Después de la caminata, encontré un lugar donde descansar en paz.After the hike, I found a place to rest in tranquility.
- La mañana está apacible, sin demasiado bullicio.The morning is tranquil, without too much noise.
- La música me hace sentir calmado en medio del caos.Music makes me feel tranquil amidst the chaos.
- El bosque está muy tranquilo hoy.The forest is very tranquil today.
- Necesito un lugar tranquilo para leer.I need a tranquil place to read.
Example conversation
María and Javier are relaxing in a quiet park.
- MaríaEste parque es muy tranquilo.This park is very tranquil.
- JavierSí, es un sitio ideal para descansar.Yes, it is an ideal place to rest.
- MaríaMe gusta estar tranquila aquí contigo.I like being tranquil here with you.
- JavierYo también disfruto de este momento.I enjoy this moment too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tranquil” translations and entries tranquilo, apacible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
