Italian · Body & Health
"I feel sick" in Italian: mi sento male
mi sento male
I feel sick in Italian is mi sento male. It covers nausea, feverishness, or general unwellness. Mi sento poco bene is a softer cousin.
Leaving a party
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How to pronounce mi sento male
Say it
mee SEN-toh MAH-leh
/mi ˈsen.to ˈma.le/
Mi sento male: mee SEN-toh MAH-leh. Stress SEN and MAH.
"I feel sick" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mi sento male | I feel sick / unwell Default. | Default. |
| mi sento poco bene | I don't feel great Softer. | Softer. |
| ti senti male? | do you feel sick? Check-in. | Check-in. |
| mi sento male allo stomaco | I feel sick to my stomach Specific. | Specific. |
How to use mi sento male in real life
- 1Leaving a party
Vado a casa—mi sento male.
I'm going home—I feel sick.
Mi sento male.
- 2Boat trip
Mi sento male con le onde.
I feel sick with the waves.
Motion.
- 3Work message
Oggi resto a casa: mi sento male.
Today I'm staying home: I feel sick.
Excuse.
Mistakes English speakers make with mi sento male
Incorrect: Sono male.
Correct: Mi sento male. / Sto male.
Use mi sento male or sto male.
Incorrect: Mi sento malo.
Correct: Mi sento male.
Male, not Spanish malo.
Good to know
Mi sento male is enough to leave a table without graphic detail. Friends answer with ti accompagno or riposati. For sharp pain point with mi fa male; for overall sickness keep mi sento male.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stepping out of a crowded tram
ChatPal
Stai bene? Sei pallido.
Are you ok? You're pale.
You
Mi sento male—scendiamo alla prossima.
I feel sick—let's get off at the next stop.
ChatPal
Ok. Se ti senti male ancora, chiamiamo un taxi.
Ok. If you still feel sick, we'll call a taxi.
You
Grazie, aria prima.
Thanks, air first.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I feel sick" in Italian
I feel sick?
Mi sento male.
Softer?
Mi sento poco bene.
Stomach?
Mi sento male allo stomaco.
Sto male ok?
Yes—close everyday twin.
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