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"Tranquilo" is an adjective which is often translated as "calm", and "calma" is a noun which is also often translated as "calm". Learn more about the difference between "tranquilo" and "calma" below.
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.
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.
