Spanish word

pacífico

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈθifiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivepeaceful

Example

La mañana está pacífica.

The morning is peaceful.

Illustration for pacífico (peaceful)

More examples

Llevan una vida pacífica en el pueblo.

They live a peaceful life in the village.

Core concept

A calm bay at dawn.

Common phrases

  • vida pacífica

    peaceful life

  • noche pacífica

    quiet night

  • barrio pacífico

    peaceful neighborhood

Similar words

tranquilo: Relaxed and calm in behavior, showing physical ease and restfulness.
calmado: Emotionally calm and subdued, without excitement or agitation.
sereno: Quietly composed in expression, with a clear, untroubled face.
apacible: Mild-tempered and gentle, pleasant in interactions.

Definition in Spanish

Que es tranquilo y sin agitación, aplicado a personas, lugares o momentos.

Word origin

From Latin pacificus, from pax 'peace' + facere 'to make', literally 'peace-making'.

Usage tips

  • Ser pacífico describes a person's habitual temperament while estar pacífico indicates a temporary calm.

Other meanings

  • quietadjective
  • Pacificnoun

Opposites

  • belicosowarlikeadjective
  • violentoviolentadjective

Related words

  • pacifismopacifismnoun
  • pacifistapacifistnoun
  • pacificarpacifyverb

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