tranquilízate
“tranquilízate” means “Calm down” in Spanish (Used as a direct command to one person (tú).).
Calm downAlso: Relax, Take it easy
📝 In Action
¡Estás muy nervioso! Respira hondo y tranquilízate.
A2You are very nervous! Take a deep breath and calm down.
No te preocupes por el examen, tranquilízate, todo saldrá bien.
B1Don't worry about the exam, relax, everything will turn out fine.
¡Tranquilízate! El autobús viene en cinco minutos, no vamos a llegar tarde.
A2Calm down! The bus is coming in five minutes, we are not going to be late.
Word Connections
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tranquilízate
Question 1 of 2
If you wanted to tell your boss (whom you address using Usted) to calm down, which word would you use?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin term 'tranquillus,' meaning quiet, peaceful, or undisturbed. Spanish added the '-izar' ending to make it a verb ('to make tranquil'), and 'se' (to make oneself tranquil).
First recorded: Medieval Latin, related forms appearing in Spanish since the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'tranquilízate' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is needed because when we attach the pronoun 'te' to the end of the command, the word gets longer. Spanish rules require us to add the accent on the third-to-last syllable to keep the original, natural sound of the verb command.
Is 'tranquilízate' formal or informal?
It is informal, used when speaking to friends, children, or anyone you address using 'tú'. If you need to be polite or formal, use 'tranquilícese'.