🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

tranquilo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tranˈkilo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Souto/ˈsoʊ.tɔː/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Ella mantuvo una actitud sōtō incluso en momentos de crisis."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing a state of calmness or composure, often in a meditative or serene context.

    "She maintained a sōtō demeanor even in the face of adversity."
  2. 2

    Referring to a style or approach that is tranquil and reflective.

    "His sōtō approach to problem-solving helped the team remain focused."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sōtō' originates from the Japanese Zen Buddhist tradition, specifically referring to a school of Zen that emphasizes the practice of zazen (sitting meditation). The word has evolved in usage to describe a calm and composed demeanor in various contexts.

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