narcótico
“narcótico” means “narcotic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
narcotic
Also: drug
📝 In Action
El médico recetó un narcótico para calmar el dolor después de la operación.
B1The doctor prescribed a narcotic to soothe the pain after the surgery.
La policía está investigando el tráfico de narcóticos en la zona.
B1The police are investigating the drug trafficking in the area.
El uso prolongado de este narcótico puede causar dependencia.
B2Prolonged use of this narcotic can cause dependency.
narcotic
Also: sleep-inducing
📝 In Action
Algunas plantas tienen propiedades narcóticas muy fuertes.
B2Some plants have very strong narcotic properties.
El ritmo lento de la música tuvo un efecto narcótico en el público.
C1The slow rhythm of the music had a narcotic (sleep-inducing) effect on the audience.
Su voz era suave y casi narcótica.
C1His voice was soft and almost narcotic.
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Words that translate to "narcótico" in Spanish:
sleep-inducing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: narcótico
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a voice that is so soothing it makes you fall asleep?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Greek word 'narkōtikos', which means 'making stiff or numb'. It passed into Latin and eventually into Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'narcótico' the same as 'droga'?
Technically, all narcotics are drugs, but not all drugs are narcotics. In everyday Spanish, 'droga' is the general word, while 'narcótico' is more specific to things that cause sleep or are illegal substances handled by law.
Can I use 'narcótico' to talk about coffee?
No, because coffee is a stimulant (makes you awake). 'Narcótico' is the opposite; it makes you sleepy or numbs pain.
Does it always mean something illegal?
No. In a hospital, doctors use 'narcóticos' (like morphine) legally to help patients manage extreme pain.