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"Calma" is a noun which is often translated as "calm", and "tranquilo" is an adjective which is also often translated as "calm". Learn more about the difference between "calma" and "tranquilo" below.
la calma(
kahl
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mah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. calm
El presidente hizo una llamada a la calma ante los disturbios.The president called for calm in the face of the riots.
tranquilo(
trahng
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kee
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loh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (serene)
3. (carefree)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
4. (colloquial) (at least) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
d. chill (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Tranquilo, hombre! Llegaremos.Chill, man! We'll get there.
