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No. 9,994 in Spanish

calmen

"Calmen" is the subjunctive form of "calmar," meaning "they calm" or "you (plural) calm."

In a sentence

  • Por favor, calmen su entusiasmo antes de entrar al aula.

    Please, calm your enthusiasm before entering the classroom.

    Here, 'calmen' is used as a command in the ustedes form (imperative) to request a group to calm down their enthusiasm.

  • Me gustaría que se calmen antes de hablar conmigo.

    I would like you all to calm down before speaking to me.

    'Calmen' functions as part of a subjunctive clause following the expression 'Me gustaría' to indicate a desired action from others.

  • Es importante que calmen sus nervios antes de la presentación.

    It is important that you all calm your nerves before the presentation.

    In this sentence, 'calmen' is used in the subjunctive mood triggered by 'Es importante' to discuss a recommended action.

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