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No. 9,993 in Spanish

calmar

To calm or soothe.

In a sentence

  • Traté de calmar al gato acariciándolo suavemente.

    I tried to calm the cat by petting it gently.

    Used in the sense of making something less agitated or stressed.

  • Ella decidió calmar sus nervios tomando una taza de té.

    She decided to calm her nerves by having a cup of tea.

    Used to refer to reducing inner anxiety or feelings.

  • El sonido de la lluvia ayuda a calmar a muchas personas.

    The sound of rain helps to soothe many people.

    Implying bringing relaxation through an external stimulus.

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