Náusea (en. Nausea)

/ˈna.use.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Discomforting sensation typically experienced in the stomach.
After overeating, I felt a strong nausea.
Después de comer en exceso, me dio una fuerte náusea.
Physical discomfort often associated with dizziness.
The boat trip caused him intense nausea.
El viaje en barco le provocó una náusea intensa.
Feeling of unease or distaste towards something.
The politician's speech caused him deep nausea.
El discurso del político le causó una profunda náusea.

Etymology

From Latin nausea, which means 'dizziness or discomfort'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have nausea
To feel the sensation of wanting to vomit.
tener náuseas
To induce nausea
To cause stomach discomfort or distaste.
provocar náuseas

Related Words

Dizziness
Sensation of instability and dizziness, often associated with nausea.
mareo
Vomiting
Violent expulsion of the stomach's contents through the mouth.
vómito
Discomfort
General feeling of physical or emotional discomfort.
malestar

Slang Meanings

Vomit in the form of disdain.
That comment made me feel nauseous.
Ese comentario me dio náuseas.
Intense negative reaction.
That movie left me feeling nauseous.
Esa película me dejó con náuseas.