Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
paz
Pronunciation
IPA/paθ/
Meaning
- feminine nounpeace
Example
Deseo paz para todo el mundo.
I wish peace for everyone in the world.
More examples
Después de la discusión, decidieron hacer la paz.
After the discussion, they decided to make peace.
Core concept
Social calm and harmony without war or conflict.
Common phrases
hacer la paz
make peace
paz mundial
world peace
paz interior
inner peace
Similar words
tranquilidad: Quiet, undisturbed state free from external noise or anxiety.
calma: Steady, untroubled composure without agitation or hurry.
armonía: People or elements fitting together smoothly in balanced cooperation.
serenidad: Deep, steady inner calm and peacefulness of mind or atmosphere.
Definition in Spanish
Situación de tranquilidad y armonía sin guerra ni enfrentamientos.
Word origin
It comes from Latin pax (genitive pacis), meaning 'peace' or 'agreement', and developed through medieval Ibero-Romance into modern Spanish paz.
Usage tips
- Paz is feminine and usually uncountable, used with la (la paz), and the plural appears mainly in set phrases like hacer las paces for reconciliation.