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soothe nerves
[/suːð nɜːrvz/]
verb phrase
acalmar os nervos
1.
to calm or reduce anxiety and nervousness in someone
A warm cup of tea can soothe nerves before an important meeting.
Uma xícara de chá quente pode acalmar os nervos antes de uma reunião importante.
2.
to provide comfort and relief from stress or worry
Music helps soothe nerves during stressful times.
A música ajuda a acalmar os nervos durante tempos estressantes.
NYC Slang
chill out
Synonyms
calm down
relax
ease tension
pacify
comfort
Antonyms
agitate
irritate
upset
unsettle
provoke
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
acalmar os nervos
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desestressar
commonly used in informal contexts
São Paulo
relaxar
often used in business and urban settings
Portugal
acalmar-se
reflexive form more commonly used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the edge off
calm the nerves
ease one's mind
put someone's mind at ease
take a breather
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