A scene depicting extreme calmness: a perfectly still, glassy lake surface reflecting a peaceful, colorful sunset sky with soft clouds. The reflection is clear and undisturbed.

tranquilidad

tran-kee-lee-DAD

nounfB1

tranquility?state of being calm,calmness?mental or environmental quiet

Also:peace?general sense of quiet,peace of mind?feeling of being safe/secure

📝 In Action

Necesito un poco de tranquilidad para poder concentrarme.

I need a little bit of quiet (tranquility) so I can concentrate.

La abuela vive con mucha tranquilidad en el campo.

Grandma lives with a lot of peace (tranquility) in the countryside.

Me da mucha tranquilidad saber que el proyecto está terminado.

It gives me a lot of peace of mind to know that the project is finished.

Word Connections

Synonyms

paz (peace)
calma (calm)
serenidad (serenity)

Antonyms

estrés (stress)
nerviosismo (nervousness)
agitación (agitation)

Common Collocations

con tranquilidad – with calmness / calmly
recuperar la tranquilidad – to regain composure
gozar de tranquilidad – to enjoy peace

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Pattern

Words that end in -dad, like tranquilidad or felicidad (happiness), are almost always feminine nouns, which means you use the article 'la' or 'una' before them.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Adjective instead of the Noun

Mistake: "Siento mucha tranquilo."

Correction: Siento mucha tranquilidad. Remember, *tranquilo* describes a person or thing (adjective), but *tranquilidad* is the feeling or state itself (noun).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Dar'

You often use the verb dar (to give) with tranquilidad to express 'giving peace of mind': 'Esto me da tranquilidad' (This gives me peace of mind).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: tranquilidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'tranquilidad'?

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Word Family

tranquilo(calm, peaceful) - adjective

tranquilamente(calmly, peacefully) - adverb

tranquilizar(to calm (someone) down) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'tranquilidad' different from 'paz'?

Both mean 'peace,' but *tranquilidad* often refers to a personal state of mind, or a lack of noise/disturbance in an environment. *Paz* is broader and can refer to political peace, harmony, or deep inner peace.

Why does 'tranquilidad' have a double 'l' in the middle?

The double 'l' comes directly from the Latin root (*tranquillitas*). In Spanish, this combination is pronounced as a single 'L' sound, and this spelling is standard.