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tranquilizante
[tɾɐ̃.kwi.li.ˈzɐ̃.tə]
noun/adjective
masculine
pl: tranquilizantes
tranquilizer
1.
A medication or substance that produces a calming or sedative effect; a sedative drug
The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer to help with anxiety.
O médico prescreveu um tranquilizante para ajudar com a ansiedade.
2.
Something that calms or soothes; having a calming effect
The tranquilizing effect of the music helped her relax.
O efeito tranquilizante da música a ajudou a relaxar.
NYC Slang
downer
Synonyms
sedativo
calmante
ansiolítico
relaxante
Antonyms
estimulante
excitante
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tranquilizante
standard term widely used
São Paulo
tranquilizante
common usage in medical contexts
Portugal
tranquilizante
standard term, also 'calmante' is frequently used
Related Idioms & Phrases
tomar um tranquilizante
efeito tranquilizante
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