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sedante

sedative

noun seh-DAHN-teh Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Also means

calming (adjective)

Usage Note

Sedante functions as both a noun (un sedante, a sedative) and an adjective (efecto sedante, sedative effect). As a noun it is masculine. The related verb is sedar (to sedate) and the noun sedación (sedation). In informal speech calmante is more common for a mild sedative or painkiller, while sedante tends to imply something stronger, often administered in a clinical setting.

Examples

"El médico recetó un sedante para dormir."

Natural Translation

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help with sleep.

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