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    Sedante (en. Sedative)

    /seˈdante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having the property of calming or tranquilizing.
    The doctor prescribed a sedative to help him sleep.
    El médico le recetó un sedante para ayudarlo a dormir.
    Refers to a substance that causes sedation.
    Sedatives are used in anesthesia to relax the patient.
    Los sedantes son utilizados en la anestesia para relajar al paciente.
    Said of music or sound: that has a soothing effect.
    Soft music is soothing and helps with concentration.
    La música suave es sedante y ayuda a la concentración.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sedans', which means 'to calm' or 'to tranquilize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    natural sedative
    Reference to a sedative that comes from natural sources, such as herbs.
    sedante natural
    sedative effect
    Description of the impact of a substance that calms or relaxes.
    efecto sedante
    deep sedation
    State in which a high level of calmness and relaxation is achieved.
    sedación profunda

    Related Words

    calm
    State of tranquility or absence of agitation.
    calma
    tranquility
    Condition of being at peace or free from worries.
    tranquilidad
    relaxation
    State of releasing tension or stress.
    relajación

    Slang Meanings

    Taking a pill to relax.
    I need a sedative for the stress of the week.
    Necesito un sedante para el estrés de la semana.
    The use of substances to calm down at parties.
    After the party, I used a sedative to sleep well.
    Después de la fiesta, usé un sedante para dormir bien.