What is the Spanish word for "pacify"?

Learn how to say "pacify" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pacify

Spanish

calmar

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Alternative translations of "pacify"

apaciguar
sosegar
tranquilizar

Examples of how to use "pacify" in Spanish

English
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
Spanish
La madre intentó calmar a su hijo llorando.
English
We pacify frightened animals.
Spanish
Nosotros calmamos a los animales asustados.
English
She pacified the crying child.
Spanish
Ella calmó al niño que lloraba.
English
He is pacifying the upset crowd.
Spanish
Él está apaciguando a la multitud molesta.
English
They have pacified the arguing friends.
Spanish
Ellos han calmado a los amigos que discutían.

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