Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"Calm" in Italian: calmo/a
calmo/a
Note: also: tranquillo/a
Calm in Italian is calmo (masculine) or calma (feminine): KAHL-moh / KAHL-mah. Sta' calmo means stay calm. Mare calmo is a calm sea. Tranquillo is a close everyday twin.
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How to pronounce calmo/a
Say it
KAHL-moh
/ˈkal.mo/
Calmo is KAHL-moh, stress on KAHL. Calma ends with mah. The l is clear.
"Calm" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| calmo / calma | calm (m / f) Adjective agreement. | Adjective agreement. |
| sta' calmo / stai calma | stay calm Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
| mare calmo | calm sea Weather / sailing. | Weather / sailing. |
| restare calmo/a | to stay calm Verb pairing. | Verb pairing. |
How to use calmo/a in real life
- 1Before an exam
Resta calmo: hai studiato bene.
Stay calm: you studied well.
Calmo for a male listener.
- 2Traffic
Sei calma anche nel traffico?
Are you calm even in traffic?
Calma for a woman.
- 3Sea report
Oggi il mare è calmo, ideale per nuotare.
Today the sea is calm, ideal for swimming.
Mare calmo.
Mistakes English speakers make with calmo/a
Incorrect: Lei è calmo.
Correct: Lei è calma.
Match gender: feminine calma.
Incorrect: Stai calm.
Correct: Stai calmo / stai calma.
Use full Italian endings.
Good to know
Sta' calmo is classic reassurance from parents and friends. On the coast, mare calmo decides boat plans. Tranquillo often softens a room the same way, with a slightly more casual feel.
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ChatPal
Sei calmo o vuoi ripetere ancora?
Are you calm or do you want to practise again?
You
Quasi calmo. Mi serve un sorso d'acqua.
Almost calm. I need a sip of water.
ChatPal
Ok. Resta calmo: conosci l'argomento.
Ok. Stay calm: you know the topic.
You
Grazie. Con te resto più calmo.
Thanks. With you I stay calmer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm" in Italian
Calmo vs tranquillo?
Near synonyms; both everyday.
Gender forms?
Calmo / calma / calmi / calme.
Stay calm?
Sta' calmo / stai calma.
Calm sea?
Mare calmo.
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