pacífico
/pah-SEE-fee-koh/
peaceful
This image captures a perfectly still and tranquil scene, illustrating the meaning of pacífico as "peaceful" or "calm."
pacífico(adjective)
peaceful
?calm, tranquil
,non-violent
?opposed to conflict
placid
?describing water or demeanor
,calm
?general tranquility
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Agreement
Since 'pacífico' is an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes. Use '-a' for feminine nouns (pacífica) and add '-s' for plural nouns (pacíficos, pacíficas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Change
Mistake: "La ciudad es pacífico."
Correction: La ciudad es pacífica. (The city is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Personality
Use this word to describe someone who avoids conflict or has a calm temperament. 'Es un hombre muy pacífico.'
The second meaning of pacífico relates to the "Pacific Ocean," visualized here by a vast ocean stretching toward the horizon and meeting a tropical shore.
pacífico(adjective)
Pacific
?relating to the Pacific Ocean
West Coast
?referring to the Pacific coast of a country
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Capitalization
When referring to the ocean as a proper noun, it is often capitalized: 'El Pacífico'. When used as an adjective, it is usually lowercased unless it starts a sentence.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pacífico
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pacífico' to describe a personality trait?
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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.