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"Dizzy" in Portuguese: tonto/a
tonto/a
Dizzy in Portuguese is tonto or tonta. Say estou tonto/a or estou me sentindo tonto when the bus or heat spins your head.
After standing up
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How to pronounce tonto/a
Say it
TON-too / TON-tah
/ˈtõ.tu/, /ˈtõ.ta/
TON-too / TON-tah
"Dizzy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tonto / tonta | dizzy Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| estou tonto/a | I'm dizzy Self-report. | Self-report. |
| sentindo tonto | feeling dizzy Softer. | Softer. |
| tontura | dizziness Related noun. | Related noun. |
How to use tonto/a in real life
- 1After standing up
Levantei rápido e fiquei tonta.
I stood up fast and got dizzy.
Feminine.
- 2Bus ride
Esse balanço me deixa tonto.
This swaying makes me dizzy.
Masculine.
- 3Clinic
Desde ontem estou tonta e com náusea.
Since yesterday I've been dizzy and nauseous.
Symptom pair.
Mistakes English speakers make with tonto/a
Incorrect: Estou dizzy.
Correct: Estou tonto/a.
Use tonto/a.
Incorrect: Estou com tonto.
Correct: Estou tonto. / Estou com tontura.
Adjective tonto, or noun tontura with com.
Good to know
On winding Brazilian roads, saying estou tonto/a gets you a window seat or a pause. Pharmacies may ask about pressão when you mention tontura.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling off after a boat trip
ChatPal
Você está tonta? Está pálida.
Are you dizzy? You look pale.
You
Um pouco. Fico tonta com o balanço.
A little. I get dizzy with the rocking.
ChatPal
Senta aqui e bebe água.
Sit here and drink water.
You
Obrigada. Já passa.
Thanks. It'll pass.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dizzy" in Portuguese
I'm dizzy?
Estou tonto / estou tonta.
Dizziness noun?
A tontura.
Gender?
Tonto masculine, tonta feminine.
Motion sickness tip?
Say o balanço me deixa tonto/a.
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