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be calm
[bi kɑːm]
verb phrase
estar calmo/tranquilo
1.
to remain peaceful and not anxious or excited
You need to be calm during the interview.
Você precisa estar calmo durante a entrevista.
2.
to regain composure after being disturbed or agitated
Be calm and take a deep breath.
Fique calmo e respire fundo.
NYC Slang
chill out / keep it cool
Synonyms
stay composed
remain peaceful
keep cool
relax
be serene
Antonyms
be anxious
be agitated
be nervous
be excited
be frantic
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ficar calmo/tranquilo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar na boa
informal/colloquial usage
São Paulo
ficar de boa
informal/colloquial usage
Portugal
estar calmo/tranquilo
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your cool
take it easy
cool as a cucumber
keep your head
not lose your temper
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