tranquilo
adjectiveBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “tranquilo” mean in English?
calm, relaxed
Example sentences
Estoy tranquilo, no hay problema.
I'm calm, there's no problem.
Tranquila, todo está bien.
Don't worry, everything's fine.
El barrio es muy tranquilo.
The neighbourhood is very calm.
How to use it
Tranquilo means 'calm' / 'relaxed'. Agrees with subject: tranquilo/-a/-os/-as. Also used as a reassurance ('don't worry').
Common mistake
Tranquilo/-a as a standalone is a reassurance: 'tranquilo' = 'don't worry / take it easy'. Match the gender of the listener.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 29.