This is the 3120th most frequent Portuguese word.
calma
"Calma" means "calm" or "tranquility" in English.
Here, 'calma' is used as a noun representing a state of peacefulness or serenity.
Eu pedi calma para a situação.
I asked for calm for the situation.
In this sentence, 'calma' is used as a noun meaning composure or self-control in a demanding situation.
Ele manteve a calma durante a entrevista difícil.
He maintained calmness during the difficult interview.
Here, 'calma' is an interjection serving as an imperative to suggest a reduction in tension or a reminder to relax.