to make a problem seem less serious
hacer que un problema parezca menos serio (hacer ke un problema parez-ka me-nos se-rio)
"We need to smooth over the miscommunication with a quick call."
"Necesitamos suavizar la mala comunicación con una llamada rápida." (ne-se-si-ta-mos **swa-bi-zar** la ma-la ko-mu-ni-ka-syon kon u-na ya-ma-da ra-pi-da)
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
To be aware of what is happening around you.
completely exhausted or near collapse
to reveal a secret by mistake
to do your share of the work or responsibility
to secure something tightly in preparation for trouble