Spanish word

apacible

Pronunciation

IPA/apaˈθiβle/

Meaning

  • adjectivecalm

Example

Ella tiene un carácter apacible.

She has a calm temperament.

Illustration for apacible (calm)

More examples

Durante la discusión, mantuvo una actitud apacible.

During the discussion, she maintained a calm attitude.

Core concept

A gently smiling relaxed person.

Common phrases

  • carácter apacible

    calm temperament

  • persona apacible

    calm person

  • voz apacible

    calm voice

Similar words

tranquilo: Calm and steady in mood, not prone to sudden anger or commotion.
sereno: Inner calm and composed bearing, free from agitation or worry.
calmado: Emotionally settled and tranquil, showing a quiet, composed state.
pacífico: Peaceful, nonviolent disposition that prefers harmony and quiet.

Definition in Spanish

Que muestra una disposición pacífica y fácil de tratar; su comportamiento suele ser calmado.

Word origin

From Medieval Latin appacibilis, built from Latin pac- meaning peace and the adjectival suffix -ibilis meaning capable of, originally 'capable of being made peaceful'.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used for a person's temperament and also for peaceful weather or a quiet day (día apacible), so context shows whether it refers to a person or a scene.

Other meanings

  • gentleadjective
  • quietadjective

Opposites

  • agresivoaggressiveadjective
  • agitadoagitatedadjective

Related words

  • apaciblementecalmlyadverb
  • apacibilidadcalmnessnoun

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