somnífero

el somnífero, somnífero(
sohm
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nee
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feh
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roh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sleeping pill
Después de la operación, me dieron un somnífero para que descansara bien.After the surgery, I was given a sleeping pill so I could have a proper rest.
b. soporific
Tuvieron que usar un somnífero para controlar al mono que se había escapado del zoológico.A soporific had to be used to control the monkey that had escaped from the zoo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. sleep-inducing
La tila tiene propiedades somníferas.Linden tea has sleep-inducing properties.
b. somniferous
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Algunos alimentos tienen un efecto somnífero.Some foods have a somniferous effect.
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