Serenarse (en. Calm down)
/se.re.'nar.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To reach a state of calm and serenity.
After meditating, he managed to calm himself.
Después de meditar, logró serenarse.
To regain emotional tranquility.
It is important to calm oneself before making decisions.
Es importante serenarse antes de tomar decisiones.
To design or arrange oneself in a state of peace.
When he feels anxious, he prefers to calm himself by listening to music.
Cuando siente ansiedad, prefiere serenarse escuchando música.
Etymology
From Latin 'serenare', meaning 'to make serene or calm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to calm oneself in the face of a situation
To maintain calm in front of a problem.
serenarse ante una situación
to calm oneself in order to act
To take a moment to relax and be able to act appropriately.
serenarse para actuar
Related Words
serene
Being at peace, calm.
sereno
serenity
State of being serene or calm.
serenidad
tranquility
State of calmness or tranquility.
tranquilidad
Slang Meanings
To hold one’s calm
When everything gets complicated, it’s better to calm down and not lose one’s head.
Cuando todo se complica, es mejor serenarse y no perder la cabeza.
Not to make a fuss
She always says that one should calm down and not make a drama out of things.
Ella siempre dice que hay que serenarse y no hacer un drama de las cosas.