pacífico
“pacífico” means “peaceful” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
peaceful, non-violent
Also: placid, calm
📝 In Action
El jardín es un lugar muy pacífico para leer.
A2The garden is a very peaceful place to read.
Ella es una persona pacífica; nunca se enoja.
B1She is a peaceful person; she never gets angry.
Necesitamos encontrar una solución pacífica al problema.
B2We need to find a peaceful solution to the problem.
Pacific
Also: West Coast
📝 In Action
El Océano Pacífico es el más grande del mundo.
B1The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world.
Viajamos por la costa pacífica de México.
B2We traveled along the Pacific coast of Mexico.
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Quick Quiz: pacífico
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pacífico' to describe a personality trait?
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This word comes from the Latin word 'pacificus,' which literally meant 'peace-making.' It combines the word for 'peace' (*pax*) and the verb root for 'to make' or 'to do' (*facere*).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'peaceful' when talking about a group of women?
You must use the feminine plural form: 'pacíficas.' For example, 'Las mujeres son pacíficas' (The women are peaceful).
Is 'El Pacífico' always capitalized?
Yes, when you are using it as a shortened name for the Pacific Ocean, treat it like a proper noun (a specific name) and capitalize it.