Tranquilizarse (en. Calm down)

/tɾankiliˈθaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To enter a state of calm after having been restless or anxious.
After meditating, he managed to calm down.
Después de meditar, logró tranquilizarse.
To reduce one's restlessness.
It is important to calm down before a presentation.
Es importante tranquilizarse antes de una presentación.
To become serene or find peace mentally.
When I listen to soft music, I can calm down.
Cuando escucho música suave, me puedo tranquilizar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tranquillizare', which means 'to make tranquil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to calm down a bit
To calm oneself to a moderate degree.
tranquilizarse un poco
to calm down before acting
To mentally prepare for an action through calmness.
tranquilizarse antes de actuar

Related Words

tranquility
A state of calmness and serenity.
tranquilidad
calm
One who is at peace, without agitation.
tranquilo

Slang Meanings

To be chill
After a bad day, I just want to be chill at home.
Después de un mal día, solo quiero estar chill en casa.
To lower stress
I need to lower my stress and calm down for a while.
Necesito bajar el estrés y tranquilizarme un rato.