Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| calmado | /kalˈmado/ |
| surto | /ˈsuɾto/ |
| calmo | /ˈkalmo/ |
| calmoso | /kalˈmoso/ |
Calmado is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is free from anger and anxiety. You can also use the expression mantener la calma to mean 'to keep calm', or estar en paz to mean 'to be at peace'. The noun calma refers to the state of tranquility itself or a period without wind, whereas calmado describes the person or thing experiencing that state. Related nouns for the condition of being unworried and free from anger include calma and the formal term sosiego.
Which one should you use?
While calmado is the common adjective used for people, calmo is often used in a more literary or formal sense, particularly when describing the state of nature, such as the sea or the wind. In many everyday contexts, Spanish speakers actually prefer the word tranquilo over calmado to describe a person who is calm or a situation that is peaceful.
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How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, calmado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: calmado (masculine singular), calmada (feminine singular), calmados (masculine plural) and calmadas (feminine plural).
How do you pronounce it?
/kalˈmado/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use calma as a command to 'calm down'. Instead, use the correct imperative cálmate for informal situations or cálmese for formal situations.
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Examples in context
- Tom era calmado y sereno.Tom was calm and collected.This sentence shows the use of calmado to describe a person.Tatoeba #5944976 by albrusgher, translation #4665883 by CK
- Todos se quedaron calmados.Everyone stayed calm.This sentence shows the use of calmado to describe a group of people.Tatoeba #6401792 by dfrankmv, translation #2245453 by CK
- El mar estaba verdaderamente calmo.The sea was truly calm.This sentence shows the use of calmo when describing the sea.Tatoeba #431924 by Leono, translation #22220 by shekitten
- Mantén la mente serenaKeep your mind calm
- Estoy buscando un lugar tranquilo para relajarmeI'm looking for a calm place to relax
- Valora el sosiego que te brinda la naturalezaAppreciate the calmness nature provides you
- Me gusta llevar una vida relajadaI like to lead a relaxed life
- Disfruta de un día apacible en la playaEnjoy a calm day at the beach
- Me gusta pasear por el bosque, me relaja mucho.I enjoy walking in the woods, it relaxes me a lot.
- Respira profundo y mantén la calma.Take a deep breath and stay calm.
- El sonido de las olas del mar me trae paz.The sound of ocean waves brings me peace.
- Hoy me siento tranquilo/a y en armonía conmigo mismo/a.Today I feel calm and at peace with myself.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking after a stressful meeting.
- ElenaEstás muy calmado hoy, Javier.You are very calm today, Javier.
- JavierSí, trato de no estresarme.Yes, I try not to get stressed.
- ElenaMe gustaría estar así de calmado.I would like to be that calm.
- JavierSolo respira profundo, Elena.Just breathe deeply, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calm” translations and entries calmado, surto, calmo, calmoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calmado, calmo, calmoso, surto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
