peace — English–Spanish

1 STATE OF NO WAR [uncountable] A1

the state of not being at war; the opposite of war

paz, estado de no guerra

Collocations peace talks · peace treaty

The country has enjoyed a long period of peace.

El país ha disfrutado de un largo período de paz.

2 CALM [uncountable] A2

a state in which there are no arguments or problems; the opposite of war, but also used for smaller conflicts such as family disagreements

paz, tranquilidad, armonía

Collocations make peace with sb · keep the peace

They made peace after their argument.

Se reconciliaron después de su discusión.

3 PEACEFUL ACTION [countable] B1

an action that is intended to stop war or fighting; a peaceful protest against something

acción pacífica, manifestación pacífica

Collocations peace march · peace rally

There was a large peace demonstration in the city.

Hubo una gran manifestación pacífica en la ciudad.

1 PEACEFUL PERSON [countable] B1

a person who is calm and does not get angry easily; a peaceful person

persona tranquila, pacífica

Collocations peaceful nature · peaceful disposition

2 PEACEFUL PLACE [countable] B1

a place that is calm and quiet; a peaceful place

lugar tranquilo, pacífico

Collocations peaceful countryside · peaceful retreat

The cottage is in a peaceful part of the country.

La casita está en una parte tranquila del campo.

1 PEACEFUL ACTION [countable] B1

an action that stops fighting or arguing; a peaceful protest against something