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paz

pahs

NounfA2
peace?Absence of war or conflict
Also:tranquility?Inner calm or quietness,peacefulness?A state of being calm

📝 In Action

Todos queremos vivir en un mundo con paz.

A2

We all want to live in a world with peace.

Después de la tormenta, había una gran paz en el campo.

B1

After the storm, there was a great peacefulness in the countryside.

¡Déjame en paz! Necesito estudiar.

B1

Leave me in peace! I need to study.

Los dos hermanos finalmente hicieron las paces.

B2

The two brothers finally made peace.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • paz mundial – world peace
  • paz interior – inner peace
  • tratado de paz – peace treaty

Idioms & Expressions

  • dejar en paz a alguien – To leave someone alone; to stop bothering someone.
  • hacer las paces – To make up after an argument or disagreement.
  • descansar en paz (DEP) – Rest in peace (RIP).

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine: 'la paz'

Even though 'paz' doesn't end in '-a', it's a feminine word. Always remember to use 'la' with it, like 'la paz mundial' (world peace).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Plural Form for 'Making Peace'

Mistake: "Incorrect: Hicimos la paz."

Correction: Correct: Hicimos las paces. The common phrase 'to make peace' is always plural in Spanish, 'hacer las paces', even if you're just making up with one person.

⭐ Usage Tips

More Than Just No War

'Paz' can describe a quiet place, a calm feeling inside, or telling someone to leave you alone ('¡Déjame en paz!'). It’s a very flexible word for any kind of calmness.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: paz

Question 1 of 1

Your friend is bothering you while you're trying to work. How would you tell them to stop?

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Word Family

pacífico(peaceful) - adjective
pacifista(pacifist) - noun/adjective
pacificar(to pacify) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it 'hacer las paces' (plural) and not 'hacer la paz' (singular)?

It's a set phrase that has evolved to always be in the plural form. Think of it like in English where we say 'make amends' (plural) instead of 'make amend'. 'Hacer las paces' refers to the series of actions or agreements that bring about peace between people.

What's the difference between 'paz' and 'tranquilidad'?

'Paz' is a broader term. It can mean the absence of war on a global scale, or a deep inner calm. 'Tranquilidad' is more about a state of quietness, calm, and lack of disturbance. A library has 'tranquilidad,' while a country after a war has 'paz'.