Description

Tranquilizing agents are medications used to reduce anxiety, agitation, and tension. They work by depressing the central nervous system, leading to a calming effect on the patient.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'sedantes' or 'calmantes', which are colloquial terms. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the glossary term 'Efecto Tranquilizante' in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor prescribed tranquilizing agents to help manage the patient's anxiety during the procedure.

ES: El médico recetó efecto tranquilizante para ayudar a controlar la ansiedad del paciente durante el procedimiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tranquilizing agents' with 'sedatives'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term; mispronouncing 'tranquilizante' as 'tranquilizante' with incorrect stress.