/tɾaŋkilaˈmente/
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Translation
calmly, peacefully
Word origin
From tranquilo plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin tranquillus ('quiet, still'), a word applied first to calm seas and weather.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tranquillus
- English cognates
- tranquil, tranquillity
Examples
.
I slept peacefully all night.
, .
Speak more calmly, there is no rush.
discutirlo .
We can discuss it calmly tomorrow.
fluía .
The river flowed peacefully among the trees.
¡Siéntate !
Sit down and wait calmly!
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