Calmarnos (en. Calm down)

/kalˈmaɾ.nos/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To become quieter or more peaceful.
We need to calm ourselves before making a decision.
Necesitamos calmarnos antes de tomar una decisión.
To eliminate stress or anxiety.
Exercise helps us calm down after a hectic day.
El ejercicio nos ayuda a calmarnos después de un día agitado.
To evoke a state of mental peace.
Listening to soft music can calm us right away.
Escuchar música suave puede calmarnos de inmediato.

Etymology

From the verb 'calmar', which comes from the Latin 'calmare', meaning 'to make calm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm ourselves a little
Take some time to relax.
calmarnos un poco
calm our spirits
Reduce the level of emotional tension.
calmarnos los ánimos

Related Words

calm
State of tranquility and peace.
calma
calm
That is in a state of calm.
calmado

Slang Meanings

To enter a state of deep relaxation.
After that movie, I need to calm down for a while.
Después de esa película, necesito calmarnos un rato.
To relax in stressful situations.
When I have exams, I always look for ways to calm myself before studying.
Cuando tengo exámenes, siempre busco maneras de calmarnos antes de estudiar.