noun

la paz

peace

Es una situación en la que no hay conflictos, peleas ni violencia, y las personas viven tranquilas y en armonía.

Word: paz

Meaning:

"Paz" is a Spanish noun that means "peace" in English. It refers to a state of tranquility, calm, or the absence of conflict and violence. The word is often used in both personal and social contexts:

  1. Personal peace: Inner calm or mental tranquility, free from worry or disturbance.
  2. Social peace: The absence of war or conflict between individuals, groups, or nations.

Parts:

  • The word "paz" is a singular noun and feminine gender in Spanish (la paz).
  • It is short and monosyllabic, consisting of three letters: p-a-z.

Synonyms:

  • tranquilidad (tranquility)
  • calma (calm)
  • sosiego (quietness)
  • armonía (harmony)

Antonyms:

  • guerra (war)
  • conflicto (conflict)
  • violencia (violence)
  • pelea (fight)

Usage examples in English:

  • "The world hopes for peace (paz) rather than war."
  • "She finds peace (paz) in meditation."

Note:
In expressions such as "Paz y amor" ("Peace and love"), the word "paz" signals not just the cessation of conflict but also a positive sense of harmony and goodwill.

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Examples

Quiero paz en el mundo.noun

I want peace in the world.

Ella desea paz para todos.noun

She wishes peace for everyone.

Todos desean tener paz en sus vidas.noun

Everyone wishes to have peace in their lives.

¿Dónde puedes encontrar un poco de paz?noun

Where can you find a little peace?

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