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How to Say "peace" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “peace” is “paz” — use 'paz' when referring to the general absence of war, conflict, or major disturbances on a large scale or for individuals..

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paz

/pahs//pas/

nounA2General
Use 'paz' when referring to the general absence of war, conflict, or major disturbances on a large scale or for individuals.
A simple, colorful illustration of a white dove flying against a light blue sky, holding a green olive branch in its beak.

Examples

Todos queremos vivir en un mundo con paz.

We all want to live in a world with peace.

Después de la tormenta, había una gran paz en el campo.

After the storm, there was a great peacefulness in the countryside.

¡Déjame en paz! Necesito estudiar.

Leave me in peace! I need to study.

Always Feminine: 'la paz'

Even though 'paz' doesn't end in '-a', it's a feminine word. Always remember to use 'la' with it, like 'la paz mundial' (world peace).

Plural Form for 'Making Peace'

Mistake: “Incorrect: Hicimos la paz.”

Correction: Correct: Hicimos las paces. The common phrase 'to make peace' is always plural in Spanish, 'hacer las paces', even if you're just making up with one person.

armonía

/ar-mo-NEE-ah//aɾmoˈnia/

nounA2General
Choose 'armonía' to describe a state of peaceful coexistence, agreement, and lack of discord, often between people or groups.
A diverse group of animals, including a lion and a lamb, sitting together peacefully in a lush green meadow under a bright sun.

Examples

Queremos vivir en armonía con nuestros vecinos.

We want to live in harmony with our neighbors.

Los colores de la habitación están en perfecta armonía.

The colors in the room are in perfect harmony.

Gender Clue

Most Spanish words ending in '-ía' with an accent on the 'i' are feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with armonía.

Spelling Alert

Mistake: “Writing 'harmonia' with an 'h'.”

Correction: In Spanish, we dropped the 'h' found in the English 'harmony'. It starts directly with 'a'.

tranquilidad

/tran-kee-lee-DAD//tɾaŋkiliˈðað/

nounB1General
Use 'tranquilidad' when you mean a state of quiet, calm, and freedom from disturbance or worry, focusing on personal peace.
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.

Examples

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.

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.

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).

paces

/PAH-sehs//ˈpa.ses/

nounB1Informal/General
Use 'paces' specifically in the plural form ('hacer las paces') to mean making up or reconciling after an argument or period of conflict.
Two people shaking hands warmly in a friendly gesture of reconciliation.

Examples

Después de no hablarse por un mes, por fin hicieron las paces.

After not speaking for a month, they finally made up.

Es importante hacer las paces antes de irse a dormir.

It is important to make peace before going to sleep.

Always Plural for Friends

While 'paz' means peace in general, we always use the plural 'paces' when talking about two people ending a personal argument.

Paz vs. Paces

Mistake: “hacer la paz con un amigo”

Correction: hacer las paces con un amigo

Paz vs. Armonía vs. Tranquilidad

Learners often confuse 'paz', 'armonía', and 'tranquilidad'. Remember that 'paz' is the most general term for absence of conflict or war. 'Armonía' implies a more positive and active state of agreement, while 'tranquilidad' focuses on personal quiet and calm, not necessarily the absence of external conflict.

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