cálmense
KAHL-men-seh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Por favor, cálmense y escuchen!
A1Please, calm down and listen!
Cálmense, no hay necesidad de pelear.
A2Settle down, there's no need to fight.
Niños, cálmense un poco, estamos en una biblioteca.
B1Children, quiet down a bit, we are in a library.
💡 Grammar Points
A Command for Groups
This word is the 'you all' command form of 'calmarse.' Use it when you are directly telling two or more people to relax.
The 'se' Ending
The 'se' at the end is a reflexive part. It shows that the people should calm themselves down.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "calmense"
Correction: cálmense. When you add 'se' to the end of the verb, you must add an accent mark on the 'á' to keep the stress on the right syllable.
⭐ Usage Tips
Addressing Everyone
If you are in a loud room with many people, yelling '¡Cálmense!' is the standard way to ask for order.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cálmense
Question 1 of 1
If you are speaking to one friend and want them to calm down, would you use 'cálmense'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an accent mark on the 'á'?
Adding the word 'se' to the end of the verb adds an extra syllable. Without the accent, the stress would move to the 'men' part. The accent ensures we still emphasize the 'cál' part.