Mareos (en. Dizziness)

/maˈɾeos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sensation of imbalance or instability.
The dizziness prevented him from getting out of bed.
El mareo le impidió levantarse de la cama.
Physical discomfort that occurs while in motion, especially in vehicles.
I suffer from dizziness when I travel by car.
Sufro de mareos cuando viajo en coche.
An effect caused by a disturbance in the body's internal balance.
Dizziness can be caused by blood pressure problems.
Los mareos pueden ser causados por problemas de presión arterial.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mareare', which means 'to move like the sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

motion sickness
Dizziness that occurs when a person is in motion, such as in a car or boat.
mareo por movimiento
altitude sickness
Dizziness experienced at high altitudes.
mareo de altura
cervical dizziness
Dizziness caused by problems in the cervical spine.
mareo cervical

Related Words

vertigo
A sensation of spinning or instability.
vértigo
nausea
A feeling of discomfort in the stomach that can lead to vomiting.
nauseas

Slang Meanings

To be dizzy from alcohol.
After the party, he got home with an incredible dizziness.
Después de la fiesta, llegó a casa con un mareo increíble.
Mental confusion or disorientation.
You left me dizzy with so many instructions.
Me dejaste con mareos con tantas instrucciones.