tranquilamente
/trahn-kee-lah-MEN-teh/
calmly
Tranquilamente: Doing something in a calm and relaxed way, like fishing by a quiet lake.
tranquilamente(adverb)
calmly
?doing something in a relaxed way
peacefully
?without disturbance
,quietly
?without noise or fuss
📝 In Action
El gato duerme tranquilamente en el sofá.
A1The cat sleeps peacefully on the sofa.
Hablamos tranquilamente sobre el problema.
A2We spoke calmly about the problem.
Puedes esperar aquí tranquilamente.
A2You can wait here quietly/without worry.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-mente' ending
In Spanish, adding '-mente' to the feminine form of an adjective is just like adding '-ly' in English to describe how an action is done.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Placement in the sentence
Mistake: "Tranquilamente yo camino."
Correction: Camino tranquilamente.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sounding Natural
Use this word to show you aren't in a hurry or that you are feeling relaxed while doing a task.
Tranquilamente: Moving forward easily and without any difficulty.
tranquilamente(adverb)
easily
?without any difficulty or doubt
without a doubt
?expressing certainty
,comfortably
?referring to time or capacity
📝 In Action
Ese coche puede costar tranquilamente treinta mil euros.
B1That car could easily cost thirty thousand euros.
Podemos terminar el trabajo mañana tranquilamente.
B1We can easily/comfortably finish the work tomorrow (no stress).
💡 Grammar Points
Confidence Booster
When used with numbers or possibilities, this word adds a sense of 'without a doubt' or 'no sweat' to your sentence.
⭐ Usage Tips
Not just 'quiet'
In this context, the word has nothing to do with noise. It means something can happen without any struggle or conflict.
✏️ 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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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.