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tranquilizar

to calm

verb trahn-kee-lee-SAHR Rare

Also means

to reassure

Usage Note

Tranquilizar means to soothe anxiety or agitation in someone else; the reflexive tranquilizarse means to calm oneself down. It follows regular -ar conjugation. The related adjective tranquilo is far more common in everyday speech.

Examples

"Intentó tranquilizar al niño asustado."

Natural Translation

She tried to calm the frightened child.

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