Meaning
calm; quiet
- calm
- quiet
In a sentence
Dopo la passeggiata, il cane era tranquillo.
After the walk, the dog was calm.
Sei tranquillo per l'esame di domani?
Are you calm about tomorrow's exam?
Non sono tranquilla quando lui guida veloce.
I'm not calm when he drives fast.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tranquillo | masculine · singular |
| tranquilla | feminine · singular |
| tranquilli | masculine · plural |
| tranquille | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'tranquillo' for people or environments; 'calmo' often describes weather or seas.
- Avoid overusing it—Italians prefer 'stai sereno' for 'don’t worry' in casual speech.
- Agrees in gender/number: 'tranquilla' (fem.), 'tranquilli' (masc. pl.), 'tranquille' (fem. pl.).