Mareado (en. Dizzy)

[maˈɾeaðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
To experience a sensation of disorientation or instability, as if the environment is spinning.
I feel dizzy after spinning around at the fair.
Me siento mareado después de dar vueltas en la feria.
To be confused or stunned by a complicated situation.
You left me dizzy with so much information.
Me dejaste mareado con tanta información.
To feel nauseous or dizzy, especially when traveling.
The boat trip made me dizzy.
El viaje en barco me dejó mareado.

Etymology

It comes from 'marear', which means to cause dizziness or confusion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be dizzy
To feel disoriented or confused.
estar mareado
dizzy with love
To feel confused or overwhelmed by romantic feelings.
mareado de amor

Related Words

dizziness
Sensation of vertigo or nausea.
mareo
dizzying
Something that causes dizziness.
mareador
fainting
Temporary loss of consciousness.
desmayo

Slang Meanings

To be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Last night I was so dizzy I could barely walk.
Anoche estaba tan mareado que no podía ni caminar.
To feel confused or surprised.
That news left me dizzy.
Esa noticia me dejó mareado.