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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