The Subjunctive Mood of Calmarse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of calming oneself or calming down. For example, Es importante que te calmes. (It’s important that you calm down.)

Calmarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Calmarse (to calm down) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of calmarse is used to express desires, suggestions, doubts, or uncertainty about the subject calming down or becoming tranquil.

Expressing a desire or suggestion: For example, Espero que te calmes y pienses con claridad. (I hope you calm down and think clearly.)

Expressing doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que se calme después de lo que pasó. (I don’t think he’ll calm down after what happened.)

Colloquial/slang usage: For example, ¡Cálmate, viejo! No te alteres tanto. (Calm down, dude! Don’t get so worked up.)

Examples

Examples of Calmarse in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que te calmes antes de tomar una decisión importante. (It’s important that you calm down before making an important decision.)

Ojalá que el bebé se calme pronto para que puedas descansar. (Hopefully the baby calms down soon so you can rest.)

El instructor nos pidió que nos calmemos y respiremos profundamente. (The instructor asked us to calm down and breathe deeply.)

Aunque estés enojado, es mejor que te calmes y hables con calma. (Even if you’re angry, it’s better that you calm down and speak calmly.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es necesario que te calmes en situaciones estresantes. (To be successful in business, it’s necessary that you stay calm in stressful situations.)

Espero que el equipo se calme y juegue con más concentración. (I hope the team calms down and plays with more focus.)

Aunque la situación sea difícil, es importante que te calmes y pienses con claridad. (Even though the situation is difficult, it’s important that you calm down and think clearly.)

El médico recomendó que me calme y reduzca el estrés para mejorar mi salud. (The doctor recommended that I calm down and reduce stress to improve my health.)

Antes de dar un discurso, es bueno que te calmes y respires profundamente. (Before giving a speech, it’s good that you calm down and take deep breaths.)

Aunque la fiesta esté animada, es importante que te calmes y no pierdas el control. (Even though the party is lively, it’s important that you calm down and don’t lose control.)

El entrenador nos pidió que nos calmemos y nos concentremos en el juego. (The coach asked us to calm down and focus on the game.)

Aunque la situación sea frustrante, es mejor que te calmes y busques una solución pacífica. (Even though the situation is frustrating, it’s better that you calm down and seek a peaceful solution.)

Espero que el tráfico se calme pronto para poder llegar a tiempo a la cita. (I hope the traffic calms down soon so I can arrive on time for the appointment.)

Aunque la discusión se esté calentando, es importante que te calmes y escuches al otro lado. (Even though the discussion is heating up, it’s important that you calm down and listen to the other side.)

El psicólogo recomendó que me calme y practique técnicas de relajación para manejar el estrés. (The psychologist recommended that I calm down and practice relaxation techniques to manage stress.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Calmarse (to calm down) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.