tranquilo

[tɾɐ̃ˈkilu]

adjectivemasculinepl: tranquilos

calm, tranquil, peaceful

1. Free from disturbance, agitation, or excitement; peaceful and undisturbed

The beach was tranquil in the early morning.

A praia estava tranquila na madrugada.

2. Free from worry or anxiety; relaxed and at ease

He felt tranquil after resolving the conflict.

Ele se sentiu tranquilo depois de resolver o conflito.

3. Informal: Don't worry, it's okay, relax (used as an interjection)

Tranquilo! Everything will be fine.

Tranquilo! Tudo vai ficar bem.

NYC Slang

chill, relax, it's all good

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tranquilo

Common usage in both formal and informal contexts; often used as reassurance

Rio de Janeiro

tranquilo/tranquilão

Diminutive 'tranquilão' used colloquially for emphasis

São Paulo

tranquilo

Standard usage; popular in urban slang as reassurance

Portugal

tranquilo/calmo

Both terms used; 'calmo' more common in formal contexts

ficar tranquilo - to become calm

tranquilo na lagoa - extremely calm and unbothered

estar tranquilo - to be at peace

deixa tranquilo - leave it alone, let it be

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