Calmarse (en. Calm down)

/kalˈmaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Soften or decrease the intensity of an emotion, usually anger or anxiety.

After a few minutes of deep breathing, he managed to calm down.

Después de unos minutos de respiración profunda, logró calmarse.

Achieve tranquility or serenity in moments of tension.

He needs to calm down before making an important decision.

Necesita calmarse antes de tomar una decisión importante.

Relax after being agitated or nervous.

The child calmed down when he heard his mother's story.

El niño se calmó al escuchar la historia de su madre.

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

calm down a bit

Temporarily reduce emotional intensity.

calmarse un poco

I can't calm down

State of persistent agitation.

no puedo calmarme

you need to calm down

Advice given to someone to help them become calm.

hay que calmarse

calm

State of tranquility and serenity.

calma

tranquility

Condition of being free from worries.

tranquilidad

peaceful

Someone or something that is calm and serene.

apacible

Hit the brakes

When he gets angry, he needs to hit the brakes and calm down.

Cuando se enoja, necesita poner el freno y calmarse.

Lower stress

A good massage helps her lower her stress and calm down.

Un buen masaje le ayuda a bajar el estrés y calmarse.