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calmo

[KAL-mu]
adjectivemasculinepl: calmos
calm
1. peaceful, tranquil, or not agitated
The sea was calm this morning.
O mar estava calmo esta manhã.
2. not excited or emotional; composed
He remained calm during the crisis.
Ele permaneceu calmo durante a crise.
3. without strong wind or storms
It was a calm day.
Foi um dia calmo.
NYC Slang
chill
Synonyms
tranquiloserenopacíficoquietoapaziguado
Antonyms
agitadoturbulentoansiosonervosoinquieto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calmo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
calmo
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'de boa' for calm/relaxed attitude
São Paulo
calmo
Standard usage
Portugal
calmo
Standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter-se calmo (to keep calm)
ficar calmo (to become calm)
respirar fundo e ficar calmo (take a deep breath and stay calm)
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