Spanish word of the day: Remanso

What does remanso mean?

Remanso (noun) — A calm, still area of water where the current slows down, the wind stops, or metaphorically, any peaceful place or situation that offers tranquility and refuge from stress.

Example sentences with remanso.

1. Después de caminar por el bosque, encontramos un remanso en el río donde pudimos refrescarnos.
   (After walking through the forest, we found a still pool in the river where we could cool off.)

2. Su casa en el campo es un remanso de paz lejos del bullicio de la ciudad.
   His country house is a haven of peace away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

3. En medio de una vida tan ajetreada, la lectura nocturna se ha convertido en mi remanso personal.
   In the midst of such a busy life, reading at night has become my personal sanctuary.

“Remanso” frequently appears with the verb “haber”. If you need help remembering how to conjugate this verb, our conjugation tables can help!

Remanso in context

Remanso is particularly effective when contrasting hectic environments with peaceful ones, such as describing how your garden serves as "un remanso en medio de la ciudad ruidosa" (a sanctuary in the middle of the noisy city). The term carries a poetic quality that elevates everyday speech, making it more suitable for thoughtful or reflective conversations rather than casual small talk.

While literal uses referring to calm water in rivers or streams are grammatically correct, the metaphorical application is far more common in everyday speech. Be aware that using "remanso" might sound slightly formal or literary in very casual settings, but it's perfectly appropriate when sharing personal reflections about places that bring you peace or when trying to convey the restorative quality of an experience or location. The phrase "remanso de paz" is especially common and instantly understood by Spanish speakers as referring to a peaceful retreat or sanctuary.