calm fears

[/kɑːm fɪrz/]

verb phrase

acalmar medos

1. to soothe or reduce someone's anxieties and worries

The doctor's words helped calm fears about the surgery.

As palavras do médico ajudaram a acalmar os medos sobre a cirurgia.

2. to reassure and bring peace of mind regarding concerns

The government statement was meant to calm fears about the economy.

A declaração do governo tinha como objetivo acalmar os medos sobre a economia.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

acalmar medos

most common usage

São Paulo

acalmar medos / tranquilizar medos

both forms used

Portugal

acalmar medos / tranquilizar medos

standard European Portuguese usage

put someone's mind at ease

set someone's fears to rest

take the edge off

pour oil on troubled waters

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