tranquilização
The English phrase reassurance is tranquilização in Portuguese.
tranquilização is a noun that refers to the act of making someone feel calm or certain.
Meaning: act (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tranquilização refers to the act of making someone feel calm or certain, it is more commonly used in technical, psychological or formal contexts than the English word 'reassurance'.
Did you know?
- Because tranquilização can sound clinical, a person asking for emotional reassurance might instead ask for colo, which literally means 'lap'. This refers to the comfort of being held like a child.
- The root tranquil comes from the Latin tranquillus, which described the stillness of the sea, connecting the act of reassurance to the image of calm waters.
- Because tranquilização is closely linked to the word tranquilizante, it can sometimes sound like a reference to medication or sedatives in a medical context.
Examples in context
- Relaxa, você é uma pessoa incrível e vai arrasar na apresentação!Chill, you're an amazing person and you'll nail the presentation!
- Pode deixar comigo, vou te ajudar para que tudo seja concluído a tempo.Leave it to me, I'll help you to ensure everything is completed on time.
