How to Say ‘Calmly / slowly’ in Portuguese
Com calma
kong KAHL-muh
[kong KAHL-muh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Com calma] is very common in Portugal for slowing things down without sounding dramatic. In a tense moment with a driver, it helps keep the exchange practical instead of confrontational.
Phrase Breakdown
Com
[kong]
with
Shows manner or accompaniment; here it is part of an expression about staying calm.
Falamos com respeito para resolver a situação.
We speak with respect to solve the situation.
calma
[KAHL-muh]
calm
A noun meaning calm; in expressions it can suggest taking things slowly and peacefully.
Com calma, explicamos ao motorista onde queremos parar.
Calmly, we explain to the driver where we want to stop.
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