la calma

the calm

Example Sentence

La calma volvió después de hablar con los vecinos.

The calm returned after talking with the neighbors.

Meaning

La calma is calmness or a calm state, especially after fear, confusion, or danger.

Common Phrases

  • mantener la calma — to stay calm
  • volver la calma — for calm to return

Example

Mantuvieron la calma durante la evacuacion.

They stayed calm during the evacuation.

Common Mistake

Forgetting the article; say la calma, not calma when you mean "the calm" in a specific situation.