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tranquillo

calm

adjective trahn-KWEEL-loh Less Common

Origin: From Latin tranquillus, meaning undisturbed.

Also means

quiet

Usage Note

Tranquillo describes both people (relaxed, composed) and places (peaceful, quiet). As a standalone exclamation — 'Tranquillo!' — it functions like 'Relax!' or 'Don't worry!' The adverb form is tranquillamente, and the noun is la tranquillità.

Examples

"Il bambino è molto tranquillo oggi."

Natural Translation

The child is very calm today.

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