tranquilamente

Tranquilamente is a Spanish adverb meaning “calmly” or “peacefully.” It is formed by adding the adverbial suffix -mente to the adjective tranquilo, producing a form that is used to describe the manner in which an action is performed. The adverb does not change for gender or number.

In usage, tranquilamente typically follows the verb or the action it modifies: e.g., “Habló tranquilamente” (he spoke calmly). It can also appear at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis: “Tranquilamente, esperó su turno.” The word conveys a sense of composure, patience, or lack of agitation in the described activity.

Translations of tranquilamente depend on context, most commonly “calmly” or “peacefully,” but it can also be rendered as “placidly” or “quietly.” Synonyms include sosegadamente, pacíficamente, and con calma, while antonyms include de forma agitada or nerviosamente. It is one of many Spanish adverbs formed with the -mente suffix, illustrating how adjectives can be converted into adverbs to modify verbs and other elements in a sentence.

See also: -mente suffix, tranquilo, Spanish adverbs, adverbial modification.