How to Say ‘Calmed down’ in Portuguese
Se acalmou
see ah-cahl-MOH
[see ah-cahl-MOH]
💬 Usage Tip: A reflexive verb indicating the subject's own action.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Represents emotional resolution, common in storytelling.
Phrase Breakdown
Se
[see]
calmed down
Became calm after being agitated.
Ele finalmente se acalmou depois da discussão.
He finally calmed down after the discussion.
acalmou
[ah-cahl-MOH]
calmed down
Became calm after being agitated.
Ela se acalmou após ouvir a notícia.
She calmed down after hearing the news.
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