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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