sereno
“sereno” means “calm” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
calm, serene
Also: clear
📝 In Action
A pesar del problema, él se mantuvo sereno.
A2Despite the problem, he stayed calm.
El mar está hoy muy sereno.
B1The sea is very peaceful today.
Me gusta caminar bajo un cielo sereno.
B2I like walking under a clear sky.
night air, dew
📝 In Action
No salgas sin abrigo, que el sereno te va a enfermar.
B1Don't go out without a coat; the night air will make you sick.
Las plantas están mojadas por el sereno.
B2The plants are wet from the night dew.
Dejaron la ropa afuera y le cayó el sereno.
B2They left the clothes outside and they got damp from the night air.
night watchman
📝 In Action
Antiguamente, el sereno vigilaba las calles y daba la hora.
C1In the old days, the night watchman guarded the streets and announced the time.
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Quick Quiz: sereno
Question 1 of 3
How would you tell a woman to stay calm?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'serenus', which meant clear, bright, or cloudless, usually describing the weather.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'sereno' be a person's name?
It is not a common first name today, though it can be found as a surname. However, 'Serena' is a popular girl's name.
What's the difference between 'sereno' and 'tranquilo'?
They are very close. 'Tranquilo' is the everyday word for 'calm' or 'quiet.' 'Sereno' feels a bit more poetic or describes a profound, unshakable calm.
Is 'sereno' related to the word 'serenade'?
Yes! A 'serenata' (serenade) is music played 'al sereno'—in the open night air.