calmante
/kalmante/from spelling rules
The English word 'calming' is translated into Spanish as calmante.
calmante is used to describe something that has the effect of reducing pain or anxiety. While it can describe any calming effect, it is most frequently used in a medical context to refer to sedatives or pain relievers.
Which one should you use?
Use calmante for substances that produce a calming effect (like medicine), but use calmado or tranquilo to describe a person who is feeling calm.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalmante/
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'calming' is often used for music or colors, using calmante for a song would sound like the music is a clinical drug.
- The verb calmar is frequently used in the expression calmar los ánimos, which means to 'calm the spirits' or settle a heated argument.
- To describe a 'calming' atmosphere, Spanish speakers often prefer the word relajante over calmante.
Examples in context
- El jardín es un lugar lleno de serenidadThe garden is a place full of serenity
- Me encanta la tranquilidad que siento junto al marI love the tranquility I feel by the sea
- Este lugar emana paz y tranquilidadThis place exudes peace and tranquility
- Me gustaría tener un día relajante en un balnearioI would like to have a relaxing day at a spa
- Vivo en un pequeño pueblo que tiene un ambiente muy apacibleI live in a small town with a very peaceful atmosphere
- Estar en la montaña es como sumergirse en un oasis de serenidadBeing in the mountains is like immersing yourself in an oasis of serenity
- Este jarabe es un buen calmante.This syrup is a good calming agent.
- Necesito un calmante para este dolor de muela.I need a pain reliever for this toothache.
- El médico me recetó un calmante suave.The doctor prescribed a mild calming medicine for me.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking in a pharmacy.
- Alejandro¿Tienes algún calmante para el dolor de cabeza?Do you have any pain reliever for a headache?
- LucíaSí, tengo este calmante que es muy efectivo.Yes, I have this calming medicine that is very effective.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, me vendría muy bien.Thank you, Lucía, it would be very helpful for me.
- LucíaDe nada, espero que te sientas mejor pronto.You're welcome, I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
