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tranquilizar-se

[tɾɐ̃.ki.li.ˈzaɾ.sə]
verb (reflexive)
to calm down, to become calm, to relax
1. to become peaceful, calm, or free from anxiety or worry
After hearing the good news, she tranquilized herself and smiled.
Depois de ouvir a notícia boa, ela se tranquilizou e sorriu.
2. to settle one's mind or emotions after distress or agitation
He took a deep breath to tranquilize himself before the presentation.
Ele respirou fundo para se tranquilizar antes da apresentação.
NYC Slang
chill out, cool down
Synonyms
acalmar-sesossegar-serelaxar-sedesanuviar-sealiviar-se
Antonyms
agitar-sedesassossegar-seinquietar-seperturbar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tranquilizar-se
widely used in both formal and informal speech
São Paulo
tranquilizar-se / acalmar-se
both forms equally common
Rio de Janeiro
tranquilizar-se / ficar tranquilo
colloquial alternative also used
Portugal
tranquilizar-se / acalmar-se
acalmar-se is slightly more frequent in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tranquilizar-se e respirar fundo
tranquilizar-se com o tempo
não conseguir se tranquilizar
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