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“calm” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocalma · calmar · sereno · plácido · serenar

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾaŋˈkilo/

Example

Estoy tranquilo.

I am calm.

Illustration for tranquilo (calm)

How to say “calm” in Spanish

“Calm” in Spanish is tranquilo.

A person sitting with relaxed shoulders and slow steady breathing.

Full entry for tranquilo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tranquilo

Cuando hables en público, intenta mantenerte tranquilo.

When you speak in public, try to remain calm.

Tips for using tranquilo

  • As an interjection, ¡Tranquilo! commonly reassures someone or tells them to calm down, so expect it in everyday spoken exchanges.

Other Spanish words for “calm”

Mantén la calma durante la entrevista.

Keep calm during the interview.

Trata de calmar al bebé.

Try to calm the baby.

Después de la discusión, él está sereno.

After the discussion, he is calm.

El mar está plácido hoy.

The sea is calm today.

La madre logró serenar al niño con una canción.

The mother managed to calm the child with a song.

¿Puedes sosegar a tu perro?

Can you calm your dog?

Ella tiene un carácter apacible.

She has a calm temperament.

¿Puedes apaciguar al niño?

Can you calm the child?

Por favor, tranquiliza a la niña; está llorando.

Please calm the girl; she's crying.

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