Spanish Conversation · Level 163
30 words
Spanish word
serenidad
Pronunciation
IPA/seɾeniˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomposure
Example
En una entrevista, es importante mostrar serenidad.
In an interview, it's important to show composure.
More examples
Es difícil mantener la serenidad en público.
It's difficult to maintain composure in public.
Core concept
Calm steadiness under pressure.
Common phrases
mantener la serenidad
maintain composure
mostrar serenidad
show composure
perder la serenidad
lose composure
Similar words
calma: Shows quiet, unhurried mind or movement without panic.
tranquilidad: Holds a peaceful inner state free from anxiety or restlessness.
paz: Sustains inner stillness and an absence of conflict or worry.
compostura: Keeps outward politeness and controlled behavior, hiding emotion.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad de estar tranquilo y sereno ante problemas o situaciones estresantes.
Word origin
It is derived from Latin serenus and formed in Spanish from sereno plus the noun-forming suffix -idad to name the state of being serene.
Usage tips
- Serenidad is slightly more formal than tranquilidad or calma and commonly appears in written or public contexts, often used with verbs like mostrar or mantener.