Calmarte (en. Calm down)

/kal'maɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide tranquility or serenity to someone.
The therapist tried to calm you with his soft voice.
El terapeuta intentó calmarte con su voz suave.
To reduce stress or anxiety in a person.
You need to calm down before speaking in public.
Necesitas calmarte antes de hablar en público.
To dissipate a person's anger or rage.
I spoke to you softly to calm you down after the fight.
Le hablé con dulzura para calmarte después de la pelea.

Etymology

From the verb 'calmar', which comes from the Latin 'calmare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calm your nerves
Decrease anxiety or nerves before an event.
calmarse los nervios
calm down a bit
Take a moment to relax.
calmarse un poco
don't worry, calm down
A way to tell someone not to worry and to calm down.
no te preocupes, cálmate

Related Words

calm
State of tranquility and serenity.
calma
calm
A person who is in a state of calm.
calmado
tranquility
Through calmness, a state of peace is achieved.
tranquilidad

Slang Meanings

Chill
When something makes you uncomfortable, just calm down and chill.
Cuando algo te incomoda, simplemente cálmate y chill.
Take a break
When you feel overwhelmed, calming down and taking a break is key.
Cuando te sientas abrumado, calmarte y tomarte un break es clave.