Calmante (en. Soothing)

/kalˈmante/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A substance used to alleviate anxiety or pain.
The doctor prescribed a calming agent to help with his insomnia.
El médico le recetó un calmante para ayudar con su insomnio.
A pharmaceutical product that acts on the nervous system.
Calming agents are useful in situations of extreme stress.
Los calmantes son útiles en situaciones de estrés extremo.
An element that provides emotional relief.
Music is a natural calming agent for many people.
La música es un calmante natural para muchas personas.

Etymology

From the verb 'calmar' with the suffix '-ante', which indicates action or agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural calming agent
Remedy that induces calm without side effects.
calmante natural
to take a calming agent
To consume a substance that helps reduce stress or pain.
tomar un calmante
to be a calming agent
To refer to something that has a soothing effect.
ser un calmante

Related Words

to calm
To make someone or something calm.
calmar
calmness
State of calm and serenity.
tranquilidad
anxiety
State of restlessness or distress.
ansiedad

Slang Meanings

Prozac
She took a Prozac as a calming agent for her anxiety.
Ella tomó un Prozac como calmante para su ansiedad.
calm pill
She always carries a calm pill in her bag for stressful situations.
Siempre lleva una píldora de la calma en su bolso para situaciones estresantes.