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How to Say "tranquility" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “tranquility” is “tranquilidad” — use 'tranquilidad' when referring to a personal state of being calm, quiet, or undisturbed, often for the purpose of concentration or relaxation..

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tranquilidad

/tran-kee-lee-DAD//tɾaŋkiliˈðað/

nounB1general
Use 'tranquilidad' when referring to a personal state of being calm, quiet, or undisturbed, often for the purpose of concentration or relaxation.
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).

paz

/pahs//pas/

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Use 'paz' when referring to a broader sense of peace, such as inner peace, social harmony, or the absence of conflict or war.
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.

Tranquilidad vs. Paz

Learners often confuse 'tranquilidad' and 'paz' by using 'paz' for personal calm. Remember that 'paz' usually implies a larger, more collective, or deeply internal sense of peace, while 'tranquilidad' is more about immediate quietness or lack of disturbance.

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