How to Say ‘The gentle one has calmed down’ in Portuguese
A gentil se acalmou
ah zhẽ-cheel see ah-cahl-mooh
[ah zhẽ-cheel see ah-cahl-mooh]
💬 Usage Tip: Combines description and reflexive action for full meaning.
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Phrase Breakdown
A gentil
ah zhẽ-cheel
Words in this phrase
A
[ah]
The
Definite article used to refer to a specific noun.
O gato dorme na cadeira.
The cat sleeps on the chair.
gentil
[zhẽ-cheel]
gentle
Having a mild and kind temperament.
O gentil cão brinca com as crianças.
The gentle dog plays with the children.
Se acalmou
see ah-cahl-mooh
Words in this phrase
se
[see]
calmed down
Became calm after being agitated.
Ele se acalmou após a tempestade.
He calmed down after the storm.
acalmou
[ah-cahl-mooh]
calmed down
Became calm after being agitated.
O paciente acalmou-se com o tratamento.
The patient calmed down with the treatment.
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