A2 — Elementaryverb
calmarsi
to calm down
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tranquillizzarsiplacarsidistendersirilassarsirasserenasi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
agitarsiinnervosirsieccitarsiarrabbiarsiscaldarsi
Usage note
'Calmarsi' is to calm down. 'Tranquillizzarsi' is to reassure oneself. 'Placarsi' is to subside/be appeased. 'Calmati!' = Calm down! 'Prenditi una pausa' = take a break.
Example
"Calmati, andrà tutto bene."
"Calm down, everything will be fine."
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