Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
serenar
Pronunciation
IPA/seɾeˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcalm
Example
La madre logró serenar al niño con una canción.
The mother managed to calm the child with a song.
More examples
Intentó serenar los ánimos con una broma.
He tried to calm tempers with a joke.
Core concept
A low, steady voice easing someone's agitation.
Common phrases
serenar los ánimos
calm tempers
serenar el ambiente
settle the atmosphere
serenar una discusión
defuse an argument
Similar words
calmar: Reduce physical or emotional tension to make someone feel calmer and less anxious.
tranquilizar: Remove worry and reassure someone so they feel safe and mentally at ease.
consolar: Offer sympathy and gentle presence to ease grief or emotional pain.
apaciguar: Quell anger or disputes to restore calm and reduce hostility.
Definition in Spanish
Producir tranquilidad en una persona o en un ambiente, a menudo de forma suave o gradual.
Word origin
From Latin serenus 'clear, fair', the adjective sereno gives rise to the verb serenar, which denotes producing calm or tranquility.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include serenar el ambiente and serenar el ánimo, and when calming a person Spanish normally uses the preposition a (serenar a alguien).