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How to Say ‘It's quieter there.’ in Spain Spanish

Allí se está más tranquilo.

ah-YEE seh es-TAH mahs trahn-KEE-loh

[ah-YEE seh es-TAH mahs trahn-KEE-loh]

Phrase Breakdown

Allí se está

ah-YEE seh es-TAH

over there it feels / one is

'Allí' means 'there', with the stress on the last syllable: a-LLÍ. In most of Spain 'll' sounds like the English 'y'.

Example

Allí se está fresquito.

It's nice and cool over there.

Words in this phrase

Allí

[ah-YEE]

There

Used to refer to a place or location.

Example

Vamos a sentarnos allí donde está más tranquilo.

Let's sit over there where it's quieter.

se

[seh]

one (impersonal)

Impersonal 'se', meaning people in general do the action.

Example

Aquí se habla español.

Spanish is spoken here.

está

[es-TAH]

is (one is)

Form of 'estar'; 'se está' means 'one feels/it is' in a place.

Example

Aquí se está bien.

It's nice here.

más tranquilo.

mahs trahn-KEE-loh

calmer / quieter

This is the comparative form. Let your voice fall at the end because it's a statement.

Example

Hoy el bar está más tranquilo.

The bar is quieter today.

Words in this phrase

más

[mahs]

more

Comparative adverb or adjective meaning 'more.'

Example

Quiero un rol 'Más' visible dentro de la empresa.

I want a more visible role within the company.

tranquilo

[trahn-KEE-loh]

quiet / calm

Describes a peaceful atmosphere or location, useful when requesting seating.

Example

Preferimos un rincón tranquilo lejos de la puerta.

We prefer a quiet corner far from the door.

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