“Cálmate” is the most direct way to say “calm down” in Spanish, and in slangy everyday speech people also often say “tranqui” or “tranquilo/a” depending on the context.

Common slangy options

  • Tranqui — very casual, like “chill.”
  • Tranquilo / tranquila — “calm down” or “easy,” used a lot in conversation.
  • Relájate — “relax,” informal but common.
  • Cálmate — direct and widely understood.
  • Cálmese — the formal version.

Examples

  • Tranqui, todo va bien. — Chill, everything’s fine.
  • Cálmate un poco. — Calm down a little.
  • Relájate, no pasa nada. — Relax, nothing’s wrong.

Tone note

“Cálmate” can sound firm, while “tranqui” sounds softer and more slangy. If you want to sound friendly, “tranqui” or “relájate” usually feels more natural.

Quick choice

  • Very casual: tranqui.
  • Neutral everyday: cálmate.
  • Polite/formal: cálmese.

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