Calmar (en. Calm)

/kalˈmaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Reduce the state of agitation or restlessness of a person.

She tried to calm the child who was crying.

Ella intentó calmar al niño que estaba llorando.

Pacify disturbances or conflicts.

The leader tried to calm the tensions between the groups.

El líder trató de calmar las tensiones entre los grupos.

Relieve pain or discomfort.

He took a painkiller to calm his headache.

Tomó un analgésico para calmar su dolor de cabeza.

From Latin 'calmare', meaning 'to make calm'.

calm the waters

Resolve a conflict or tense situation.

calmar las aguas

calm down

Acquire calm or tranquility.

calmarse

calm the spirits

Reduce the excitement or agitation of people.

calmar los ánimos

calm

State of tranquility or absence of noise.

calma

sedative

Medication that has a calming effect.

calmante

warmth

Quality of being warm and welcoming.

calidez

Bring peace

They used soft music to calm the tensions at the party.

Usaron música suave para calmar las tensiones en la fiesta.

Give tranquility

It was a stressful day, but a good movie calmed him down.

Fue un día estresante, pero una buena película lo calmó.