Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
tranquilizar
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾaŋkiliˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcalm
Example
Por favor, tranquiliza a la niña; está llorando.
Please calm the girl; she's crying.
More examples
Ella supo tranquilizar a su amigo antes del examen.
She knew how to calm her friend before the exam.
Core concept
A person speaking softly while gently touching another's shoulder.
Common phrases
tranquilizar a alguien
calm someone
tranquilizar a un bebé
calm a baby
Similar words
calmar: Lowers strong emotion or excitement, helping someone regain a calmer state.
serenar: Settles inner turmoil and brings the mind into a quiet, steady mood.
apaciguar: Appeases anger or conflict, easing hostility and tension between people.
sosegar: Alleviates anxiety or restlessness, leaving a person quiet and still.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que alguien recupere la calma o disminuir su ansiedad mediante palabras, gestos o acciones tranquilizadoras.
Word origin
From the adjective tranquilo (from Latin tranquillus) plus the Spanish verb-forming suffix -izar, meaning to make someone tranquil.
Usage tips
- Spanish tranquilizar is normally transitive and used as tranquilizar a alguien to soothe or reassure someone, while English tranquilize often implies sedating with drugs.