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quieten down
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.).
a. tranquilizarse
It's busy here on the island in summer, but by October, everything quietens down.En verano hay mucha actividad en la isla, pero ya para octubre todo se tranquiliza.
b. calmarse
Things have quietened down since the factory owners reached an agreement with the union.Las cosas se han calmado desde que los dueños de la fábrica llegaron a un acuerdo con el sindicato.
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.).
a. tranquilizar
We did what we could to quieten Liam down, but he was beyond reason.Hicimos lo que pudimos para tranquilizar a Liam, pero no entraba en razón.
b. calmar
Angela couldn't quieten the baby down, so she stepped out of the church with him.Ángela no podía calmar al bebé, así que salió de la iglesia con él.
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