paz

Noun

paz f (plural paces)

1. peace

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paːs/

Etymology 1

From Old Breton pas, from Proto-Celtic *kʷasto- (compare Cornish pâz, Welsh pas).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Old French pas, from Latin passus.

Etymology

From Latin pācem, accusative singular of pāx.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [paθ]

Noun

paz f (plural paces)

1. peace, absence of war

   Antonym: guerra

2. social harmony
3. spiritual tranquility

   Synonyms: calma, quietude, serenidade, sosego, tranquilidade

   Antonyms: axitación, desasosego, inquietude

4. (religion) happiness

Noun

paz f (Latin spelling)

1. peace

Etymology

From Old Portuguese paz, from Latin pāx, pācem (“peace”), from Proto-Indo-European *paḱ- (“to fasten, stick, place”).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /paʃ/

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• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈpa(j)s/, /ˈpa(j)ʃ/
  • Homophone: pais
• Homophone: pás

Noun

paz f (plural pazes)

1. peace

   A paz esteja contigo! ― Peace be with you!

Etymology

From Latin pācem, accusative of pāx.

Pronunciation

• (Castilian) IPA^(key): /paθ/
• (Latin America) IPA^(key): /pas/

Noun

paz f (plural paces)

1. peace

   Synonyms: reposo, sosiego