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"Cálmate" is a form of "cálmate", a phrase which is often translated as "calm down". "Calma" is a form of "calma", a noun which is often translated as "calm". Learn more about the difference between "cálmate" and "calma" below.
cálmate(
kahl
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mah
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teh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. calm down
¡Cálmate! Me pones nerviosa.Calm down! You're making me nervous.
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la calma(
kahl
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mah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. calm
El presidente hizo una llamada a la calma ante los disturbios.The president called for calm in the face of the riots.
a. calm
Nos tocaron cinco días de calma, sin olas y con muy poco viento.We had five days of calm, without waves and with very little wind.
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