sedar
“sedar” means “to sedate” in Spanish (medical or veterinary context).
to sedate
Also: to tranquilize, to soothe
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El doctor decidió sedar al paciente antes de la cirugía.
B1The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery.
Tuvimos que sedar al perro para cortarle las uñas.
A2We had to sedate the dog to cut his nails.
Esta música suave ayuda a sedar mis nervios.
C1This soft music helps to soothe my nerves.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: sedar
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common reason to 'sedar' someone?
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From the Latin 'sedare', which means 'to settle', 'to stay', or 'to calm'. It is related to the word for 'to sit'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sedar' only for hospitals?
While it's most common in medical or veterinary talk, it can be used poetically to describe things that calm your emotions, like music or a peaceful landscape.
What is the difference between 'sedar' and 'dormir'?
'Sedar' implies using a drug or specific method to cause calmness. 'Dormir' simply means to sleep naturally, though doctors often use 'dormir' as a euphemism.
Is 'sedar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, so it's very easy to conjugate.