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"No" is a form of "no", an adverb which is often translated as "no". "Tranquilo" is an adjective which is often translated as "calm". Learn more about the difference between "tranquilo" and "no" below.
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. calm
El mar estaba tranquilo el día que fuimos a Cozumel.The sea was calm the day we went to Cozumel.
b. quiet
Federico vive en un barrio tranquilo.Federico lives in a quiet neighborhood.
c. peaceful
Me gusta escuchar música tranquila antes de dormir.I like listening to peaceful music before going to sleep.
a. quiet
Me gusta llevar una vida tranquila.I like to live a quiet life.
b. relaxed
Estaré más tranquila cuando aterrices.I'll be more relaxed once you land.
c. calm
Son un grupo de niños tranquilos y trabajadores.They're a calm, hard-working group of kids.
a. laid-back
Mi hijo es un joven muy tranquilo.My son is a laid-back young man.
b. unfazed
Ayer nos robaron en el centro, y Teresa se quedó bien tranquila.Yesterday we got robbed downtown, and Teresa was totally unfazed.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(at least)
Regionalism used in Mexico
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a. easily
Esa camioneta te cuesta tranquilo unos $60,000.The truck easily costs $60,000.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. calm down
Tranquilo, amigo.Calm down, buddy.
b. don't worry
Tranquila, tu mamá está por llegar.Don't worry, your mom will be here any second.
c. relax
¡Tranquilo! No te alteres tanto.Relax! Don't get so upset.
d. chill
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡Tranquilo, hombre! Llegaremos.Chill, man! We'll get there.
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no(
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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).
adverb
a. no
¿Te gustó el concierto? - No, ese estilo de música no me gusta.Did you like the concert? - No, I don't like that style of music.
b. not
No está lloviendo.It's not raining.
c. non-
Una organización no gubernamental es una asociación que actúa con independencia del gobierno.A non-governmental organization is an association that operates independently from the government.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Vamos a la fiesta esta noche ¿no?We're going to the party tonight, aren't we?
Firmaste el contrato ¿no?You signed the contract, didn't you?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Deberíamos llamarlos ¿no?We should call them, shouldn't we?
Te acompaño ¿no?Why don't I come with you?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. no
Quiero que limpies tu cuarto ahora mismo. - ¡No!I want you to clean your room right now. - No!
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