How to Say "tranquilizer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tranquilizer” is “sedante” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
medication to reduce anxiety
Examples
El doctor me dio un sedante para los nervios.
The doctor gave me a sedative for my nerves.
Los efectos del sedante duran ocho horas.
The effects of the sedative last eight hours.
No puedes conducir si has tomado un sedante.
You cannot drive if you have taken a sedative.
Nouns from Adjectives
In Spanish, you can often turn an adjective into a noun just by putting 'un' or 'el' in front of it. 'Sedante' goes from describing a tea to being the medicine itself.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “Saying 'la sedante'.”
Correction: As a noun referring to medication, it is almost always masculine: 'el sedante'.
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