cálmate, mi amor
The English phrase "calm down my love" can be translated into Spanish as cálmate, mi amor.
The phrase cálmate, mi amor is used to soothe or comfort a romantic partner or a very close loved one during a moment of distress or anger.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form cálmate is the informal imperative (command) form of the reflexive verb calmarse. If you are speaking to someone you address with usted (formal), you should use cálmese instead of cálmate.
Did you know?
- While mi amor is a literal translation of 'my love', in many Spanish-speaking cultures it is used as a generic term of endearment by strangers, such as a shopkeeper or a waitress, and does not always imply a romantic relationship.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, telling someone to 'cálmate' can actually have the opposite effect of calming them down, as it can be perceived as dismissive of their current emotions.
- Spanish has a unique 'diminutive' system where mi amor can become mi amorcito. Adding the suffix -cito makes the phrase sound much more tender, playful or affectionate.
Examples in context
- Cálmate, mi amor, no es para tanto.Calm down my love, it is not that big a deal.
- Todo estará bien, cálmate, mi amor.Everything will be fine, calm down my love.
- Cálmate, mi amor, respira profundamente.Calm down my love, breathe deeply.
Example conversation
Lucía is feeling very anxious about a work presentation.
- JavierLucía, ¿estás bien?Lucía, are you okay?
- LucíaNo, estoy muy nerviosa por la reunión.No, I am very nervous about the meeting.
- JavierCálmate, mi amor, lo harás genial.Calm down my love, you will do great.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, necesito tranquilizarme.Thank you, Javier, I need to calm down.
