Tranquilo can describe a calm person or a quiet place.
The idea
Use tranquilo, tranquila, tranquilos or tranquilas to match the noun.
Examples
- El barrio es tranquilo.The neighborhood is quiet.
- La calle está tranquila ahora.The street is quiet now.
- Ana está tranquila antes del examen.Ana is calm before the exam.
- Buscamos un lugar tranquilo para leer.We are looking for a quiet place to read.
- Los niños están tranquilos esta mañana.The children are calm this morning.
- Las calles son tranquilas por la noche.The streets are quiet at night.
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Ser can describe a characteristic; estar can describe the current state.
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Choose the adjective agreeing with calles: Las calles son ___. (tranquilas / tranquilos)
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tranquilas
Calles is feminine plural, so use tranquilas.
Choose the verb agreeing with the singular subject: La calle ___ tranquila ahora. (está / están)
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está
La calle is singular and está describes its current state.
Choose the adjective matching the situation: Quiero leer en un lugar sin ruido: busco un lugar ___. (tranquilo / ruidoso)
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tranquilo
A place without noise is tranquilo in this context.
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Choose the adjective agreeing with calles: Las calles son ___. (tranquilas / tranquilos)
Choose the verb agreeing with the singular subject: La calle ___ tranquila ahora. (está / están)
Choose the adjective matching the situation: Quiero leer en un lugar sin ruido: busco un lugar ___. (tranquilo / ruidoso)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a quiet place and how a person feels now.