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"Paz" is a noun which is often translated as "peace", and "tranquilidad" is a noun which is also often translated as "peace". Learn more about the difference between "paz" and "tranquilidad" below.
la paz(
pahs
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Europa disfrutaba de un periodo de paz y prosperidad en 1914.Europe was enjoying a period of peace and prosperity in 1914.
a. peace
Piérdete en la naturaleza y encuentra la paz.Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
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la tranquilidad(
trahng
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kee
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lee
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dahd
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Desde que llegó el nuevo jefe, no he tenido un momento de tranquilidad.I haven't had a moment's peace since our new boss arrived.
b. peace and quiet
Me encanta la tranquilidad del campo aquí.I love the peace and quiet of the countryside here.
c. calm
Tu padre necesita tranquilidad y orden en la casa.Your dad needs calm and order at home.
d. tranquility
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Mis hijos siempre me están interrumpiendo y no me dejan trabajar en paz y tranquilidad.My children are always interrupting me and won't let me work in peace and tranquility.
e. tranquillity
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Después de tanto estrés necesito unos días de tranquilidad.After so much stress, I need some days of tranquillity.
a. peace of mind
Para mi tranquilidad, avísame cuando llegues.For my peace of mind, let me know when you get there.
a. relief
Qué tranquilidad saber que mis análisis salieron bien.What a relief to know that my test results were fine.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. don't worry
¡Tranquilidad, niños! ¡Habrá tarta para todos!Don't worry, children! There will be cake for everyone!
b. don't panic
¡Tranquilidad, por favor! Hagan caso a los bomberos y nadie saldrá herido.Please, don't panic! Just do as the firemen say, and no one will be hurt.
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