Portuguese · Body & Health
"I feel sick" in Portuguese: estou me sentindo mal
estou me sentindo mal
I feel sick in Portuguese is estou me sentindo mal. Point to symptoms after—nausea, fever, or dizziness—so people can help.
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How to pronounce estou me sentindo mal
Say it
ess-TOH mee sen-CHEEN-doo MAHL
/es.ˈtou ˈme sẽ.ˈtʃin.du ˈmaw/
ess-TOH mee sen-CHEEN-doo MAHL
"I feel sick" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estou me sentindo mal | I feel sick / unwell Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| tô me sentindo mal | I feel sick (casual) Spoken. | Spoken. |
| me sinto mal | I feel unwell Shorter variant. | Shorter variant. |
| passar mal | to feel suddenly ill Related verb phrase. | Related verb phrase. |
How to use estou me sentindo mal in real life
- 1Bus ride
Estou me sentindo mal—pode parar um minuto?
I feel sick—can you stop a minute?
Urgent ask.
- 2Office morning
Estou me sentindo mal; vou para casa.
I feel sick; I'm going home.
Leave work.
- 3Clinic intake
Estou me sentindo mal desde o café da manhã.
I've felt sick since breakfast.
Desde = since.
Mistakes English speakers make with estou me sentindo mal
Incorrect: Eu sou sick.
Correct: Estou me sentindo mal.
Use the Portuguese phrase with estar.
Incorrect: Estou sentindo mal (missing me).
Correct: Estou me sentindo mal.
Keep the reflexive me.
Good to know
Friends may offer chá, water, or a pharmacy run when you say estou me sentindo mal. For emergencies, passar mal and peça ajuda imediatamente—don't underplay chest pain.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a friend's apartment
ChatPal
Você está pálida. Está bem?
You're pale. Are you okay?
You
Estou me sentindo mal um pouco.
I feel a bit sick.
ChatPal
Quer deitar e beber água?
Want to lie down and drink water?
You
Quero. Ainda estou me sentindo mal, mas ajudou.
I do. I still feel sick, but that helped.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I feel sick" in Portuguese
Nauseous?
Estou com enjoo / estou nauseada.
I threw up?
Passei mal / vomitei.
Call a doctor?
Preciso de um médico.
Shorter line?
Me sinto mal.
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