calmado
“calmado” means “calm” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
calm, quiet
Also: still, peaceful
📝 In Action
Hoy el mar está muy calmado.
A1The sea is very calm today.
Mi hermano es un chico muy calmado.
A2My brother is a very quiet/calm boy.
Mantente calmado, todo va a salir bien.
B1Stay calm, everything is going to be fine.
calmed
📝 In Action
El niño se ha calmado después de llorar.
B1The boy has calmed down after crying.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: calmado
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish word 'calma' (calm), which originally referred to the hottest part of the day when everything is still and quiet. This word can be traced back to Greek roots meaning 'burning heat'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'calmado' only for people?
No! You can use it for the sea (el mar), the weather (el tiempo), or even a situation (una situación).
Can I use 'calmado' to mean 'silent'?
It implies silence, but it's more about the lack of agitation or stress. If you specifically mean no noise, 'silencioso' is a better choice.