encalmar

Senses

1. 1.

   to calm down, to soothe

   to reduce agitation or disturbance, especially of wind or sea

2. 2.

   to become calm

   to grow peaceful or tranquil (of weather or circumstances)

Examples

• "El viento comenzó a encalmar después de la tormenta."

  The wind began to calm down after the storm.

• "Las aguas se encalmaron al atardecer."

  The waters grew calm at dusk.

• "Necesitamos encalmar los ánimos antes de continuar la discusión."

  We need to calm people's nerves before continuing the discussion.

Usage

Encalmar is a reflexive verb (encalmarse) when used intransitively to mean "become calm." It can also be used transitively in formal or literary contexts. Common in nautical language to describe the weather or sea conditions.