Translation of Spanish word "tranquilo" to English
tranquilo
/tranˈkilo/
Meaning
Adjectivenot excited or worried
How to use
Tranquilo ('calm / quiet / peaceful') is an adjective (tranquilo, tranquila). Usually used with estar for temporary state (estoy tranquilo) or ser for character trait (soy tranquilo).
🇬🇧 English
quiet
Example
La ciudad es muy tranquila por la noche.
The city is very quiet at night.
Me gusta estar en un lugar tranquilo.
I like to be in a quiet place.
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- quedarse tranquilo— to rest assured / stay calm
- lugar tranquilo— quiet place
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What does the Spanish word "tranquilo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "tranquilo" means "quiet" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La ciudad es muy tranquila por la noche." (which translates as "The city is very quiet at night.").
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