Inklingo

tranquilamente

trahn-kee-lah-MEN-teh/tɾaŋ.ki.laˈmen.te/

tranquilamente means calmly in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

calmly

Also: peacefully, quietly
A person sitting on a wooden dock by a still lake, fishing with a simple rod under a clear sky.

📝 In Action

El gato duerme tranquilamente en el sofá.

A1

The cat sleeps peacefully on the sofa.

Hablamos tranquilamente sobre el problema.

A2

We spoke calmly about the problem.

Puedes esperar aquí tranquilamente.

A2

You can wait here quietly/without worry.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • calmadamente (calmly)
  • serenamente (serenely)

Antonyms

  • nerviosamente (nervously)
  • inquietamente (restlessly)

Common Collocations

  • vivir tranquilamenteto live a peaceful life
  • esperar tranquilamenteto wait patiently/calmly

easily

Also: without a doubt, comfortably
AdverbB1informal
A happy person effortlessly stepping over a very small, low pebble on a smooth path.

📝 In Action

Ese coche puede costar tranquilamente treinta mil euros.

B1

That car could easily cost thirty thousand euros.

Podemos terminar el trabajo mañana tranquilamente.

B1

We can easily/comfortably finish the work tomorrow (no stress).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • podría ser tranquilamente...it could easily be...

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tranquilamente" in Spanish:

calmlycomfortablyeasilypeacefullyquietly

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: tranquilamente

Question 1 of 2

If you are reading a book at the park without any stress, you are reading...

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
fuertementerealmente
📚 Etymology

From the Spanish adjective 'tranquila' (feminine form of 'tranquilo'), which comes from the Latin 'tranquillus' meaning quiet or still, plus the suffix '-mente' (from the Latin 'mens', meaning mind).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: tranquillyFrench: tranquillement

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'tranquilamente' to describe a person?

No, you use 'tranquilo' or 'tranquila' for people. 'Tranquilamente' only describes *how* someone does an action.

Is 'tranquilamente' formal?

It is neutral! You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a book.