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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