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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