serenar

Senses

1. 1.

   to calm down, to become calm

   to become peaceful or tranquil (weather, sea, emotions)

2. 2.

   to calm, to soothe

   to make someone or something calm or peaceful

3. 3.

   to clear up

   for weather to become clear after rain or storm

Examples

• "Depois da tempestade, o mar finalmente serenou."

  After the storm, the sea finally calmed down.

• "A mãe cantou para serenar o bebê que chorava."

  The mother sang to calm the crying baby.

• "Preciso serenar antes de tomar uma decisão importante."

  I need to calm down before making an important decision.

Usage

Common in both literal contexts (weather, sea) and figurative ones (emotions, spirits). Often used reflexively or intransitively. Related to "sereno" (calm, serene). More formal/literary than "acalmar" in some contexts.