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calmamente explicado

calmly explained

Use this phrase to describe a clear, patient explanation that avoided stress or confusion.

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  • Means something was explained with patience and steady clarity.
  • Combines the adverb 'calmamente' with the past participle 'explicado'.
  • Perfect for professional settings or resolving personal misunderstandings.

意味

This phrase describes something that was explained in a patient, clear, and steady manner. It implies the person speaking took their time to ensure everything was understood without rushing or getting frustrated.

主な例文

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Describing a helpful teacher

O conteúdo foi calmamente explicado pelo professor.

The content was calmly explained by the teacher.

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2

In a business meeting

Tudo será calmamente explicado na reunião de amanhã.

Everything will be calmly explained in tomorrow's meeting.

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3

Resolving a fight with a partner

Depois que tudo foi calmamente explicado, nós fizemos as pazes.

After everything was calmly explained, we made up.

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文化的背景

In Lusophone cultures, the 'jeitinho' or social grace often involves avoiding direct confrontation. Explaining things 'calmamente' is a social tool used to maintain harmony (harmonia) even when discussing difficult or complex topics. It is highly valued in both family dynamics and the workplace as a sign of respect.

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The '-mente' ending

Most English '-ly' adverbs translate to '-mente' in Portuguese. It's an easy way to expand your vocabulary quickly!

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Don't confuse with 'Calmante'

A 'calmante' is a sedative or tranquilizer pill. Don't say you explained something 'calmante' unless you gave them medicine!

15秒でわかる

  • Means something was explained with patience and steady clarity.
  • Combines the adverb 'calmamente' with the past participle 'explicado'.
  • Perfect for professional settings or resolving personal misunderstandings.

What It Means

Calmamente explicado is all about the vibe of the conversation. It means a topic was broken down with patience. There is no stress or shouting involved here. It suggests a peaceful flow of information. You use it when clarity meets a relaxed attitude.

How To Use It

You can use it to describe a past event. It often follows a verb like foi (was). For example, "O plano foi calmamente explicado." It works as an adjective phrase for the situation. You can also use it to praise someone's teaching style. It sounds sophisticated but remains very accessible.

When To Use It

Use it when a teacher helps you with grammar. Use it during a business meeting to show professionalism. It is perfect for describing how you resolved a misunderstanding. If you are texting a friend about a long talk, this fits. It shows that despite the complexity, everyone stayed cool. It’s great for de-escalating tension in a story.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it if the explanation was rushed. If someone was screaming, this phrase is a lie. Avoid it in high-intensity emergencies where speed matters more than 'calm.' It doesn't fit a chaotic party environment very well. If the explanation was confusing, don't use calmamente. Use it only when the 'how' was as good as the 'what'.

Cultural Background

Portuguese culture values 'paciência' (patience) in social interactions. Being 'calmo' is often seen as a sign of emotional intelligence. In many Portuguese-speaking regions, long lunches lead to long explanations. We love to talk through details over a 'cafezinho'. This phrase captures that spirit of taking time for people. It reflects a culture that prioritizes human connection over mere data transfer.

Common Variations

You might hear explicado com calma. This is the more common, everyday version. Bem explicado means it was explained well, but lacks the 'calm' nuance. If you want to be poetic, try suavemente explicado. For a more formal tone, use detalhadamente explicado. Each one shifts the focus slightly, but calmamente remains the gold standard for peaceful clarity.

使い方のコツ

This is a neutral-to-formal collocation. It's safe for work, school, and polite social situations. Avoid using it in high-slang environments where it might sound slightly too 'proper'.

💡

The '-mente' ending

Most English '-ly' adverbs translate to '-mente' in Portuguese. It's an easy way to expand your vocabulary quickly!

⚠️

Don't confuse with 'Calmante'

A 'calmante' is a sedative or tranquilizer pill. Don't say you explained something 'calmante' unless you gave them medicine!

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The Power of 'Com Calma'

Brazilians and Portuguese people often say 'Vai com calma' (Go with calm/Take it easy). It's a life philosophy, not just a phrase.

例文

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#1 Describing a helpful teacher
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O conteúdo foi calmamente explicado pelo professor.

The content was calmly explained by the teacher.

Highlights the teacher's patient methodology.

#2 In a business meeting
💼

Tudo será calmamente explicado na reunião de amanhã.

Everything will be calmly explained in tomorrow's meeting.

Sets a professional and reassuring tone for colleagues.

#3 Resolving a fight with a partner
💭

Depois que tudo foi calmamente explicado, nós fizemos as pazes.

After everything was calmly explained, we made up.

Shows how patience leads to conflict resolution.

#4 Texting a friend about a confusing app
😊

O suporte me mandou um áudio e foi tudo calmamente explicado.

Support sent me an audio and everything was calmly explained.

Casual use for customer service interactions.

#5 Humorous take on a long-winded person
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Foi tão calmamente explicado que eu quase dormi!

It was so calmly explained that I almost fell asleep!

Uses the 'calm' aspect to joke about boredom.

#6 Giving instructions to a child
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As regras do jogo foram calmamente explicadas para as crianças.

The rules of the game were calmly explained to the children.

Emphasizes the gentle approach needed for kids.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form to complete the sentence about a past meeting.

O novo projeto foi ___ explicado pela diretora.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: calmamente

'Calmamente' is the adverb needed to modify how it was explained.

Which verb usually precedes 'calmamente explicado' in a passive sentence?

O problema ___ calmamente explicado ontem.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: foi

'Foi' (was) is the past tense of 'ser', used for completed actions in the passive voice.

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Formality Scale of 'Calmamente Explicado'

Informal

Explicado com calma (More common in speech)

Me explica com calma.

Neutral

Calmamente explicado (Balanced for most uses)

Foi calmamente explicado.

Formal

Exposto de forma serena (High-level literature/law)

O caso foi exposto serenamente.

Where to use 'Calmamente Explicado'

Calmamente Explicado
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Classroom

Teacher explaining math.

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Office

Onboarding a new employee.

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Doctor's Office

Explaining a diagnosis.

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Home

Teaching a recipe to a friend.

よくある質問

10 問

It is common, though in very casual talk, people often prefer explicado com calma. Both are perfectly understood.

Yes, it is excellent for formal writing or reports to describe a process that was handled well. For example: O processo foi calmamente explicado aos sócios.

Not necessarily long, but it implies it wasn't rushed. It focuses on the quality and the mood rather than the duration.

No, you describe the *action* or the *topic*. To describe a person, you would say Ele explica calmamente (He explains calmly).

The opposite would be explicado às pressas (explained in a hurry) or mal explicado (badly explained).

The meaning is identical in both. The only difference might be the accent when pronouncing calmamente.

Usually, it has a positive connotation. However, you could use it sarcastically: Foi tudo calmamente explicado, mas eu ainda não entendi nada!

Usually yes, but explicado calmamente is also grammatically correct and used frequently.

Yes, because it uses the adverbial form and the passive voice structure, which are key milestones for intermediate learners.

Absolutely. You could say: Neste vídeo, o passo a passo é calmamente explicado.

関連フレーズ

Explicar com calma

To explain with patience/calmly

Bem detalhado

Well detailed

Paciência de santo

Patience of a saint

Passo a passo

Step by step

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