calmado
/kal-MAH-doh/
calm
A still lake reflects a peaceful environment, illustrating the 'calm' nature of 'calmado'.
calmado(adjective)
calm
?describing a person or environment
,quiet
?describing a person or place
still
?describing water or the sea
,peaceful
?describing a situation
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Changing the Ending
Since this word describes something, it needs to match the gender of the noun. Use 'calmado' for masculine things (el niño) and 'calmada' for feminine things (la niña).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ser vs. Estar
Mistake: "Using 'soy calmado' when you mean you feel calm right now."
Correction: Use 'estoy calmado' for how you feel in the moment, and 'soy calmado' to describe your permanent personality.
⭐ Usage Tips
Calmado vs. Tranquilo
'Tranquilo' is much more common in daily Spanish. 'Calmado' often sounds a bit more formal or specifically describes the absence of movement/noise.
A sleeping child represents the state of being 'calmed' or soothed.
📝 In Action
El niño se ha calmado después de llorar.
B1The boy has calmed down after crying.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: calmado
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'The calm girls' in Spanish?
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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.