Kilo Lingo

/seˈɾeno/

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Translation

calm

Word origin

From Latin serenus ('clear, fair, calm'), originally describing bright, cloudless weather.

Origin
Latin
Root
serenus
English cognates
serene, serenity

Grammar

Feminineserena
Masc pluralserenos
Fem pluralserenas

Examples

amanecer.

The sea was calm at dawn.

.

She kept a calm face during the meeting.

, .

After the storm, the sky was clear and calm.

tranquilizar .

He spoke in a calm voice to reassure everyone.

.

I need a peaceful place to study.

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This word is part of lesson 69.