mellows out

[/ˈmɛloʊz aʊt/]

verb (phrasal verb)

acalmar-se; relaxar; ficar mais tranquilo

1. To become calm, relaxed, or less aggressive; to soften in temperament or attitude

After a few drinks, he mellows out and becomes friendlier.

Depois de algumas bebidas, ele se acalma e fica mais amigável.

2. To become less intense, harsh, or extreme; to mature or develop a gentler quality

The flavors in the wine mellow out over time.

Os sabores do vinho ficam mais suaves com o tempo.

3. To relax or unwind after stress or work

I like to mellow out with some music after a long day.

Gosto de relaxar com música após um dia longo.

NYC Slang

chill out

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

acalmar-se; relaxar

Most common usage in informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

ficar de boa; relaxar

Often used in casual, younger speech

São Paulo

acalmar-se; ficar tranquilo

Standard formal usage

Portugal

acalmar-se; ficar tranquilo; descontrair-se

Descontrair-se is more commonly used in Portugal

take it easy

cool off

simmer down

go with the flow

keep your cool

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