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serenidad

serenity

noun seh-reh-nee-DAHD Rare

Origin: From Latin serenitas (clearness, calmness), from serenus (clear, calm).

Also means

calm

Usage Note

Serenidad refers to a deep, composed tranquillity — not just the absence of noise but an inner steadiness. The related adjective is sereno/a (serene, calm); sereno as a noun historically meant a night watchman. The phrase con serenidad (with serenity) is common in formal and literary registers.

Examples

"Respondió con gran serenidad."

Natural Translation

She responded with great serenity.

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