Portuguese Phrase
Não, tô tranquilo.
Meaning
This phrase is a relaxed way to decline an offer or express that you are satisfied with your current state. It combines the negation 'não' with a shortened form of 'estou' and the adjective for 'calm' to signal that you don't need anything more.
When to use
Use this in informal situations when someone offers you a drink, food, or assistance that you want to politely decline. It is very common in Brazilian social gatherings and among friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nãotôtranquilo
Tô (Estou)
The verb 'estar' is used for temporary conditions; 'tô' is the common spoken contraction of 'estou' in Brazil.
Gender Agreement
If the speaker identifies as female, they should use the feminine form 'tranquila' instead of 'tranquilo'.
🗨In Conversation
Você quer um pedaço de bolo?
Do you want a piece of cake?
Não, tô tranquilo.
No, I'm good.
✕Common Mistakes
Não, sou tranquilo.
Use the verb 'estar' (shortened to 'tô') for temporary states; 'ser' implies a permanent personality trait.
Não, tô tranquilamente.
Use the adjective 'tranquilo' to describe your state, not the adverb 'tranquilamente'.
↔Alternatives
Não, obrigado.
No, thank you.
Tô de boa.
I'm chilling / I'm fine.
Não precisa, valeu.
No need, thanks.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'tranquilo' is one of the most versatile words in the language, often used to mean 'it's okay' or 'no worries.' Shortening 'estou' to 'tô' is standard in spoken Brazilian Portuguese even in semi-formal contexts, making your speech sound much more natural.