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"Tranquila" is a form of "tranquilo", an adjective which is often translated as "calm". "Tranquilamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "peacefully". Learn more about the difference between "tranquilamente" and "tranquila" below.
tranquilamente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (placidly)
a. coolly
Me dijo, tranquilamente, que ya no quería volverme a ver.She told me coolly that she never wanted to see me again.
a. easily
Gerardo puede comer 15 tacos en cinco minutos tranquilamente.Gerardo can easily eat 15 tacos in five minutes.
tranquilo(
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)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.
