Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
sereno
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈɾeno/
Meaning
- adjectivecalm
Example
Después de la discusión, él está sereno.
After the discussion, he is calm.
More examples
A pesar del ruido, se mantuvo sereno.
Despite the noise, he remained calm.
Core concept
Steady, unshaken demeanor.
Common phrases
mantenerse sereno
remain calm
rostro sereno
serene face
gesto sereno
serene gesture
Similar words
tranquilo: Stable, untroubled attitude and feelings without anxiety or anger.
calmado: Previously stirred feelings are now quiet, leaving a calm state.
sosegado: Slow-paced, placid mood or scene that has a steady, gentle calm.
relajado: Physically relaxed state in which muscles and facial features release tension.
Definition in Spanish
Que denota calma y serenidad en la actitud o el comportamiento, sin mostrar agitación.
Word origin
Originates in Latin serenus 'clear, serene', which shifts by metaphor from meteorological 'clear' to psychological calm and gives rise to related forms like serenar.
Usage tips
- Looks like English serene but is used especially for a person's settled mood or behavior, often in phrases such as estar sereno or mantenerse sereno.