tranquilizante
tranquilizer
Something that calms, sedates, or soothes
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Tranquilizante means tranquilizer and is a direct cognate of the English word.
tranquilizante
calming, reassuring (adjective)
Describes something that has a calming or reassuring effect.
- El sonido del mar es muy tranquilizante = The sound of the sea is very calming
- Sus palabras fueron tranquilizantes = His words were reassuring
tranquilizer, sedative (noun)
Refers to a tranquilizer or sedative medication.
- El médico le recetó un tranquilizante = The doctor prescribed him a tranquilizer
- Le dieron un tranquilizante antes de la operación = They gave her a sedative before the operation