المعنى
To remain at peace.
خلفية ثقافية
Italians often use 'stai tranquillo' to minimize their own efforts when doing a favor. It's a way of saying 'It's no trouble at all.' In the south, the phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—palm down, moving slightly as if smoothing out a surface. Using 'Stia tranquillo' with a boss can be a sign of competence, showing you have everything under control without needing supervision. The abbreviation 'Tranqui' is ubiquitous among Italian Gen Z and Millennials, often used as a one-word answer to almost any minor problem.
The 'Tranqui' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Tranqui!' when someone apologizes. It's the ultimate cool-guy response.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you're talking to a man or a woman. Saying 'Stai tranquillo' to a woman isn't a huge error, but it sounds unpolished.
المعنى
To remain at peace.
The 'Tranqui' Shortcut
If you want to sound like a local, just say 'Tranqui!' when someone apologizes. It's the ultimate cool-guy response.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you're talking to a man or a woman. Saying 'Stai tranquillo' to a woman isn't a huge error, but it sounds unpolished.
Don't over-use it
If someone is telling you about a serious tragedy, 'stai tranquillo' is too light. Use 'mi dispiace' instead.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of the phrase to reassure a female friend.
Maria è preoccupata per l'esame. Cosa le dici?
You must use the informal imperative 'stai' and the feminine singular 'tranquilla' for Maria.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'stare'.
Signore, ______ tranquillo, il Suo pacco arriverà domani.
The use of 'Signore' and 'Suo' indicates a formal context, requiring the formal imperative 'stia'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a group of friends waiting for a late pizza?
'State' is the plural imperative for a group.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ho paura di aver perso il treno!' B: '__________, ne parte un altro tra cinque minuti.'
'Stai tranquillo' is the appropriate reassurance for someone worried about a train.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'Stare Tranquillo'
Reassurance
- • After a mistake
- • Before an exam
- • During a delay
Personal State
- • On vacation
- • Reading a book
- • Home alone
Professional
- • Confirming a task
- • Soothing a client
- • Handling a crisis
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMaria è preoccupata per l'esame. Cosa le dici?
You must use the informal imperative 'stai' and the feminine singular 'tranquilla' for Maria.
Signore, ______ tranquillo, il Suo pacco arriverà domani.
The use of 'Signore' and 'Suo' indicates a formal context, requiring the formal imperative 'stia'.
Which phrase fits a group of friends waiting for a late pizza?
'State' is the plural imperative for a group.
A: 'Ho paura di aver perso il treno!' B: '__________, ne parte un altro tra cinque minuti.'
'Stai tranquillo' is the appropriate reassurance for someone worried about a train.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but use the formal 'Stia tranquillo' or 'Può stare tranquillo'. It's a professional way to reassure a client.
'Tranquillo' is about peace of mind and lack of worry. 'Calmo' is more about controlling physical agitation or anger.
Not rude, but very informal. Use it with friends, not with your doctor or boss.
Use the plural form: 'State tranquilli'.
Mostly, but it can also describe a state of being, like 'I want to be left alone in peace' (Voglio stare tranquillo).
Yes, it is a standard Italian phrase used from Milan to Sicily.
Yes, 'restare' is a synonym for 'stare' here, but 'stare' is much more common in speech.
You would say 'Non riesco a stare tranquillo' (I can't stay calm).
Yes, if someone is being overly bossy, you might say 'Stai tranquillo!' to tell them to back off.
'Stare in ansia' or 'preoccuparsi'.
عبارات ذات صلة
stare calmo
similarTo stay calm
non preoccuparti
synonymDon't worry
stai sereno
similarStay serene
prendersela comoda
builds onTo take it easy
stare in ansia
contrastTo be anxious
