templar

Senses

1. 1.

   to temper, to moderate

   to reduce intensity or strength; to make milder or less extreme

2. 2.

   to tune (a musical instrument)

   to adjust the pitch or tone of an instrument

3. 3.

   to harden (metal)

   to strengthen metal by heating and cooling

Examples

• "Es importante templar los animos despues de una discusion acalorada."

  It is important to calm spirits after a heated discussion.

• "El musico templo la guitarra antes del concierto."

  The musician tuned the guitar before the concert.

• "El herrero templa el acero en agua fria."

  The blacksmith hardens the steel in cold water.

Usage

Templar is a regular -ar verb with multiple technical and figurative uses. The 'tune' sense is common in music contexts, while the 'temper' sense is frequent in figurative speech about moderating emotions or intensity. The metallurgical sense is more specialized.