acalma-se

[a.cal.ma-sə]

verb

calms down, settles down, becomes calm

1. reflexive form of 'acalmar'; to become calm, to regain composure, to relax

The child finally calms down after the tantrum.

A criança finalmente acalma-se após a birra.

2. to soothe oneself, to pacify oneself

She takes a deep breath to calm herself.

Ela respira fundo para se acalmar.

3. to subside, to diminish in intensity (for emotional states or situations)

The tension gradually calms down.

A tensão acalma-se gradualmente.

NYC Slang

chill out, cool down, take a breather

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General Brazilian Portuguese

acalma-se

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

acalma-se

standard usage; may also use 'descansa-se' or 'sossega-se' in some contexts

Brazil - Informal

se acalma

common spoken form with different word order

acalma-se os ânimos

deixa que acalma-se

acalma-se a tempestade

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