How to Say "you calm" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you calm” is “calma” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Calma! No hay por qué gritar.
Calm down! There's no reason to shout.
Mi padre siempre me calma cuando estoy nervioso.
My father always calms me down when I'm nervous.
Usted calma a los inversores con su confianza.
You (formal) calm the investors with your confidence.
Two Jobs, One Word
Notice how 'calma' can be a statement ('él calma' - he calms) or a command ('¡calma!' - calm down!). Context is key. If someone says it directly to you with urgency, it's a command.
Formal vs. Informal Commands
Mistake: “Saying '¡Calma!' to a stranger or someone you should show respect to, like a boss.”
Correction: Use '¡Calme!' for formal situations (for 'usted'). '¡Calma!' is for friends, family, and people you'd call 'tú'.
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