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feel calm

[fil kɑːm]
verb phrase
sentir-se calmo/calma
1. to experience a state of peacefulness and tranquility; to be free from anxiety or agitation
After meditation, I feel calm and relaxed.
Depois da meditação, sinto-me calmo e relaxado.
2. to achieve emotional stability or composure in a stressful situation
She took deep breaths to feel calm before the presentation.
Ela respirou fundo para se sentir calma antes da apresentação.
NYC Slang
chill out, keep it cool
Synonyms
feel peacefulfeel relaxedfeel serenefeel at easefeel composed
Antonyms
feel anxiousfeel stressedfeel agitatedfeel nervousfeel worried

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentir-se calmo/calma
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estar tranquilo/tranquila
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
sentir-se calmo/calma
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your cool
stay zen
find your center
manter a calma
estar em paz consigo mesmo
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