Mareo (en. Dizziness)

/maˈɾeo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A sensation of instability or vertigo, often related to movement.

The dizziness he felt when boarding the ship prevented him from enjoying the trip.

El mareo que sintió al subir al barco le impidió disfrutar del viaje.

Physical discomfort that may be experienced in situations such as in a moving vehicle or after a sudden change in altitude.

Dizziness is common during air travel due to air pressure.

Los mareos son comunes durante los viajes en avión debido a la presión del aire.

Derives from the Latin 'marĭus', which is related to the sea and the tension in movement.

motion sickness

A sensation of dizziness caused by the movement of a vehicle.

mareo por movimiento

morning sickness

Dizziness that a person may experience upon waking up.

mareo matutino

seasickness

Specific dizziness experienced at sea, associated with the movement of waves.

mareo del mar

vertigo

Sensation of balance disorientation.

vértigo

nausea

Stomach discomfort that may accompany dizziness.

náusea

fainting

Temporary loss of consciousness, often related to dizziness.

desmayo

To feel a state of confusion or lack of control.

After the party, he was in a complete state of dizziness.

Después de la fiesta, estaba en un estado de mareo total.

The effect of drugs or alcohol that causes instability.

You could tell he was dizzy from the amount of beer he had drunk.

Se le notaba el mareo por la cantidad de cerveza que había bebido.