tranquilo
|tran-qui-lo|
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/trænˈkiːloʊ/
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/trænˈkiːləʊ/
calm / peaceful
Etymology
'tranquilo' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'tranquilo', which in turn comes from Latin 'tranquillus' meaning 'quiet' or 'calm'.
'tranquilo' changed from the Latin adjective 'tranquillus' into Spanish 'tranquilo' through the development of Vulgar Latin into the Romance languages; it was later borrowed into English as a colloquial loanword.
Initially, in Latin 'tranquillus' meant 'quiet' or 'calm', and over time the meaning has remained largely the same in Spanish and in English loan usage as 'calm' or 'relaxed'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
calm, peaceful, or relaxed; free from disturbance or agitation.
He stayed tranquilo even after the sudden announcement.
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Interjection 1
used to tell someone to calm down or relax (loaned from Spanish).
Tranquilo! There's no need to hurry.
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Last updated: 2025/11/11 03:04