tranquilizar
[trɐ̃.ki.li.ˈzaɾ]
verb
to tranquilize, to calm, to reassure
1. to make someone calm, peaceful, or free from worry
The doctor's words tranquilized the anxious patient.
As palavras do médico tranquilizaram o paciente ansioso.
2. to soothe or pacify someone who is agitated or disturbed
She tried to tranquilize her crying child with soft music.
Ela tentou tranquilizar seu filho chorando com música suave.
3. to administer a tranquilizer or sedative drug
They had to tranquilize the wild animal before transport.
Tiveram que tranquilizar o animal selvagem antes do transporte.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tranquilizar a mente - to put one's mind at ease
tranquilizar os ânimos - to calm tempers, to restore peace
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