Náuseas (en. Nausea)
/nawˈse.as/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Unpleasant sensation located in the stomach that can cause the urge to vomit.
After eating spoiled food, he started to feel nauseous.
Después de comer en mal estado, empezó a sentir náuseas.
A common symptom in many illnesses, especially in digestive disorders.
Nausea is a frequent symptom during a migraine.
Las náuseas son un síntoma frecuente durante la migraña.
Discomfort that can occur in situations of dizziness or motion.
The boat swayed so much that everyone on board felt nauseous.
El barco se movía tanto que todos a bordo tenían náuseas.
Etymology
From the Latin 'nausea', which means seasickness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To have nausea
Feeling stomach discomfort or the urge to vomit.
tener náuseas
Travel sickness
Feelings of discomfort caused by movement during a trip.
las náuseas del viaje
Morning sickness
Common stomach discomfort during pregnancy, especially in the morning.
náuseas matutinas
Related Words
Vomit
Forced expulsion of stomach contents.
vómito
Dizziness
Sensation of instability, often accompanied by nausea.
mareo
Slang Meanings
To have an upset stomach.
After that meal, I feel nauseous, bro.
Después de esa comida, estoy con náuseas, bro.
To feel unwell due to emotional or nervous causes.
Today I have nausea because of the nerves from the exam.
Hoy tengo náuseas por los nervios del examen.