tranquila
/trahn-KEE-lah/
calm
A person with a calm, tranquila demeanor.
tranquila(Adjective)
calm
?describing a person's demeanor
,peaceful
?describing an environment or situation
relaxed
?describing a state of rest
,quiet
?describing a low-noise environment
📝 In Action
Mi abuela es una mujer muy tranquila y nunca se enoja.
A1My grandmother is a very calm woman and never gets angry.
¿Está la playa tranquila hoy? Quiero nadar sin olas.
A2Is the beach calm today? I want to swim without waves.
Ella prefiere una vida tranquila en el campo.
B1She prefers a quiet life in the countryside.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
As an adjective, 'tranquila' must agree with the noun it describes. You use 'tranquila' only if the noun is feminine (e.g., 'mujer,' 'casa,' 'vida').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "La niña es tranquilo."
Correction: La niña es tranquila. (The word describing the girl must end in '-a'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using with Ser vs. Estar
Use 'ser tranquila' (Ella es tranquila) to describe someone's fundamental personality, and 'estar tranquila' (Ella está tranquila) to describe their current, temporary state of being.
Use ¡Tranquila! (Calm down!) as an informal command or reassurance.
tranquila(Interjection)
Calm down
?used as an informal command or reassurance
Take it easy
?telling someone not to worry
,Don't worry
?offering reassurance
📝 In Action
¡Tranquila! No hay prisa, podemos empezar más tarde.
A2Calm down! There's no rush, we can start later.
Me preocupan los exámenes. — ¡Tranquila, te irá bien!
A2I'm worried about the exams. — Don't worry, you'll do fine!
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Command Form
When used as a command, 'tranquila' is short for 'mantente tranquila' (keep yourself calm). Since you are speaking to one female person, you use the feminine '-a' ending.
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal Usage
This command form is very informal. If you are addressing a male friend, use '¡Tranquilo!'. If you are addressing a group, use '¡Tranquilos!' or '¡Tranquilas!'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tranquila
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'tranquila' as an emotional command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I hear 'tranquilo' and 'tranquila'? Which one is correct?
Both are correct! They both mean 'calm.' You must choose 'tranquila' when describing a feminine noun (like 'la chica' or 'la vida') or when speaking directly to a female person, and 'tranquilo' for masculine nouns or males.