How do you say "Let's go calmly." in Portuguese?

"Let's go calmly." in Portuguese is "Vamos com calma.". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘Let's go calmly.’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Vamos com calma." mean in English?

"Vamos com calma." means "Let's go calmly." in English. Usage tip: [Vamos] can mean either "we go / we're going" or "let's go," depending on context. Portuguese uses this same form a lot for suggestions: [vamos tentar] = "let's try."

Vamos com calma.

VAH-moosh kong KAHL-muh

[VAH-moosh kong KAHL-muh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vamos] can mean either "we go / we're going" or "let's go," depending on context. Portuguese uses this same form a lot for suggestions: [vamos tentar] = "let's try."

🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Vamos com calma] is a de-escalating phrase. It works well if a pickup or drop-off dispute is getting tense and you want to reset the tone.

Phrase Breakdown

Vamos

[VAH-moosh]

let's go

Used to invite others to proceed together or continue with an action.

Example

Vamos falar com o motorista antes de entrar.

Let's speak with the driver before getting in.

Com calma

kong KAHL-muh

Calmly / slowly

An expression meaning without rushing, in a relaxed way.

Example

Fala com calma.

Speak calmly.

Words in this phrase

com

[kong]

with

Part of the expression com calma, which means calmly or slowly.

Example

Seguimos com atenção até ao local certo.

We continue with attention to the right place.

calma

[KAHL-muh]

calm

In this phrase, it conveys calmness, patience, and not rushing.

Example

Vamos com calma para evitar mal-entendidos com o taxista.

Let's go calmly to avoid misunderstandings with the taxi driver.

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