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sedativo — meaning in English

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English meaning

sedative noun A drug that calms a person or induces sleep.

Senses

sedativo is used for these senses in English:

sedative (pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
sedative (pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

sedative — full definition

noun A drug that calms a person or induces sleep.
adj Having a calming or sleep-inducing effect.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Spanish words

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