Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"Calm down" in Spanish: cálmate
cálmate
Calm down in Spanish is cálmate. Say Cálmate, por favor. Keep a soft voice—cálmate can sound sharp if tone is hard.
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How to pronounce cálmate
Say it
KAHL-mah-teh
/ˈkal.ma.te/
KAHL-mah-teh. Stress KAHL. Soft final e.
"Calm down" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cálmate | calm down (tú) Friends and family. | Friends and family. |
| cálmate, por favor | calm down, please Softer request. | Softer request. |
| tranquilo/a | easy / calm Neighbor word; not the headword. | Neighbor word; not the headword. |
| respira. cálmate | breathe. calm down Supportive coaching. | Supportive coaching. |
How to use cálmate in real life
- 1Friend panic
Cálmate. Todavía hay tiempo.
Calm down. There’s still time.
Cálmate + short comfort.
- 2Before a call
Cálmate un poco antes de hablar.
Calm down a bit before you speak.
Cálmate un poco softens.
- 3Sports nerves
Oye, cálmate. Es solo un juego.
Hey, calm down. It’s only a game.
Oye + cálmate among friends.
Mistakes English speakers make with cálmate
Incorrect: Cálmense. (to one close friend)
Correct: Cálmate.
This page’s headword is cálmate (tú), not cálmense.
Incorrect: Calm down.
Correct: Cálmate.
Use cálmate, not English.
Good to know
Good to knowCálmate is the tú command common with friends in Latin America. Soften with por favor or un poco. Harsh tone can make cálmate feel scolding—watch register.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping a friend before an interview
ChatPal
Respiramos juntos. Cálmate un segundo.
Let’s breathe together. Calm down a second.
You
OK. Cálmate, me digo yo también.
OK. Calm down, I tell myself too.
ChatPal
Bien. Cálmate y lee tu primer punto.
Good. Calm down and read your first point.
You
Listo. Entro en cinco.
Ready. I go in in five.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Calm down" in Spanish
Is cálmate formal?
No. Cálmate is tú—friends and family. Soften with por favor.
Why the accent?
Cálmate needs the written accent on cá.
Can it sound rude?
Yes if tone is sharp. Soften cálmate with un poco or por favor.
What about tranquilo?
Tranquilo/a is a neighbor; this page teaches cálmate.
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