Meaning
Advises someone to relax or not worry about something.
Practice Bank
3 exercisesNo te _ por el examen, ¡todo va a salir bien!
Ella le dijo a su hijo que se _ y disfrutara el momento.
Cuando estoy estresado, me gusta escuchar música _.
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The Spanish word 'tranquilo/a' originates from the Latin word 'tranquillus'. 'Tranquillus' itself is believed to be a combination of 'trans-' (meaning across or beyond) and a root related to 'quies' (meaning rest or quiet). Over time, 'tranquillus' evolved in Vulgar Latin and then into Old Spanish as 'tranquilo', retaining its core meaning of calm, quiet, or peaceful. The use of '-o' for masculine and '-a' for feminine is a standard grammatical feature in Spanish adjectives. The modern usage, advising someone to relax or not worry, directly stems from this core meaning of being in a calm and undisturbed state. It implies a state of mental and emotional peace, free from agitation or anxiety.
