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calma

[ˈkaɫ.mə]
nounfemininepl: calmas
calm, calmness, tranquility
1. A state of peace, quietness, and absence of agitation or disturbance
After the storm, there was a sense of calm in the air.
Após a tempestade, havia uma sensação de calma no ar.
2. Composure or self-control in a difficult or stressful situation
She faced the crisis with remarkable calm.
Ela enfrentou a crise com notável calma.
3. Absence of wind or movement; stillness
The sea was in perfect calm that morning.
O mar estava em perfeita calma naquela manhã.
NYC Slang
chill; peace
Synonyms
tranquilidadepazserenidaderepousoquietude
Antonyms
agitaçãotempestadeinquietaçãoturbulênciacaos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calma
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
calma
Often used in the expression 'fica calma' (chill out)
São Paulo
calma
Standard usage, may be shortened to 'calma aí' (hold on)
Portugal
calma
Standard usage, sometimes expressed as 'tem calma' (stay calm)

Related Idioms & Phrases

com calma (slowly, calmly)
perder a calma (to lose one's temper)
manter a calma (to keep calm)
calma aí! (hold on!, chill!)
calma, calma (easy now)
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