acalmar-se

[a.cal.MAR-suh]

verb (pronominal/reflexive)

to calm down, to settle down, to become calm

1. to become tranquil or peaceful; to stop being agitated or anxious

After the argument, she took a deep breath and managed to calm down.

Depois da discussão, ela respirou fundo e conseguiu acalmar-se.

2. to reduce in intensity (referring to emotions, storms, pain, etc.)

The baby will not calm down no matter what we do.

O bebê não quer acalmar-se de jeito nenhum.

3. to relax or regain composure

You need to calm yourself before the presentation.

Você precisa acalmar-se antes da apresentação.

NYC Slang

chill out, cool down

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

acalmar-se

standard usage across all regions

São Paulo

acalmar-se

common; may also use 'ficar tranquilo'

Rio de Janeiro

acalmar-se

standard usage

Portugal

acalmar-se

standard usage; also 'tranquilizar-se'

acalmar os ânimos (to soothe tempers/calm spirits)

acalmar a tempestade (to weather the storm)

acalmar as águas (to calm the waters, to ease tensions)

respirar fundo e acalmar-se (take a deep breath and calm down)

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