cool down

cool down(
kul
 
daun
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. enfriarse
Switch off the ignition and let the engine cool down before checking the oil level.Apaga el motor y deja que se enfríe antes de chequear el nivel del aceite.
b. refrescarse
The weather was so hot we had to keep jumping in the pool to cool down.Hacía tanto calor que tuvimos que tirarnos a la piscina a cada rato para refrescarnos.
a. calmarse
Once he's cooled down, he'll realize he made a mistake and he'll apologize.Una vez que se haya calmado, se dará cuenta de que se equivocó y pedirá disculpas.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. enfriar
I blew on my soup to cool it down.Soplé mi sopa para enfriarla.
a. calmar
They started punching each other, but we managed to separate them and cool them down.Empezaron a pegarse, pero logramos separarlos y calmarlos.
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