cálmate
/kalmate/from spelling rules
The English phrase "daddy chill" can be translated into Spanish as cálmate.
This phrase is used as an informal way to tell someone to relax or to calm down.
Which one should you use?
The informal variation Tranquilo, papá can be used to mean "Daddy chill. Everything will be alright.", and Relájate, papi serves as an informal translation that adds a touch of playfulness.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalmate/
Did you know?
- While cálmate is a direct translation for 'calm down', saying it to a stranger can sound much more aggressive or confrontational than it does in English.
- In some Caribbean dialects, papi is used as a generic filler word similar to 'dude' or 'man' in English, making relájate, papi a very casual way to address anyone regardless of age.
- The word relájate comes from the verb relajar, which in some contexts can also mean 'to loosen' or 'to slacken' a physical object like a rope.
Examples in context
- Tranquilo, papá. Todo estará bien.Daddy chill. Everything will be alright.
- Solo cálmate y respira.Just calm down and breathe.
Example conversation
Javier is getting angry about a video game.
- Javier¡No puedo creer que perdí otra vez!I can't believe I lost again!
- ElenaCálmate, Javier, es solo un juego.Calm down, Javier, it's just a game.
- JavierEs que este nivel es injusto.It's just that this level is unfair.
- ElenaYa, cálmate y vamos a comer.Come on, calm down and let's go eat.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
