No. 5,050 in Spanish
estupefacientes
Narcotic drugs.
In a sentence
Los estupefacientes son sustancias controladas por las autoridades gubernamentales.
Drugs are controlled substances by governmental authorities.
Here, 'estupefacientes' refers to the general classification of substances considered as drugs, emphasizing their legal and regulatory aspect.
El uso ilegal de estupefacientes puede llevar a serias consecuencias legales.
The illegal use of drugs can lead to serious legal consequences.
In this context, 'estupefacientes' highlights the unlawful use of these substances, focusing on their societal impact.
Algunos estupefacientes tienen aplicaciones médicas bajo estricta supervisión.
Some drugs have medical applications under strict supervision.
Here, 'estupefacientes' is discussed in terms of their prescribed medical uses while under professional control.
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