Inklingo

How to Say "easy-going" in Spanish

English → Spanish

tranquilo

tran-KEE-lohtɾaŋ'kilo

adjectiveA1general
Use 'tranquilo' to describe a person who is calm, laid-back, and not easily worried, embodying an 'easy-going' personality.
A relaxed man peacefully resting in a bright red hammock strung between two palm trees on a quiet, sunny beach.

Examples

Mi jefe es muy tranquilo y siempre nos da espacio para trabajar.

My boss is very easy-going and always gives us space to work.

Mi abuelo es un hombre muy tranquilo.

My grandfather is a very calm/easy-going man.

Este es un barrio tranquilo por la noche.

This is a quiet neighborhood at night.

Después del examen, me siento más tranquilo.

After the exam, I feel more calm.

Matching Endings: tranquilo vs. tranquila

This word changes to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'tranquilo' for masculine things (un día tranquilo) and 'tranquila' for feminine things (una persona tranquila).

Describing Personality vs. Feeling: 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Use 'ser tranquilo' to talk about someone's general personality (He is a calm person). Use 'estar tranquilo' to describe how someone feels right now (He is calm at the moment).

Forgetting to change the ending

Mistake: “La ciudad es muy tranquilo por la mañana.”

Correction: La ciudad es muy tranquila por la mañana. Because 'ciudad' (city) is a feminine word, the adjective describing it must also end in '-a'.

light

laitlaɪt

adjectiveB1informal
Use 'light' to describe something that is not intense or demanding, like a movie, a meal, or a task, implying it's 'easy-going' in nature.
A gentle, pastel-colored feather floating softly in the air against a pale blue background.

Examples

Hoy quiero ver una película light, nada complicado.

Today I want to watch an easy-going movie, nothing complicated.

Vimos una película light para relajarnos.

We watched a light/easy movie to relax.

Fue una discusión muy light, no hubo problemas.

It was a very mild discussion; there were no problems.

Me gusta el rock light, nada muy ruidoso.

I like soft rock, nothing too noisy.

Describing non-food items

When using 'light' for things like movies or music, it means 'not intense' or 'easy to consume.' It always follows the thing it describes.

Describing people

Mistake: “Mi amigo es muy light.”

Correction: Say 'Mi amigo es tranquilo' or 'relajado'.

Person vs. Activity

The most common mistake is using 'light' to describe a person's personality. Remember, 'tranquilo' refers to a calm personality, while 'light' describes non-intense activities or things.

Related Translations

Learn Spanish with Inklingo

Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.