Portuguese · Body & Health
"Nausea" in Portuguese: enjoo
o enjoo
Note: also: a náusea
Nausea in Portuguese is often o enjoo. Say Estou com enjoo. A náusea is also used, especially in medical talk.
Boat
O enjoo começou assim que o barco balançou.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce enjoo
Say it
eng-ZHOH
/ˈẽ.ʒou/
eng-ZHOH
"Nausea" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o enjoo | nausea / queasiness Everyday BR. | Everyday BR. |
| estar com enjoo | to feel nauseous Symptom. | Symptom. |
| a náusea | nausea More clinical synonym. | More clinical synonym. |
| enjoo de movimento | motion sickness Travel. | Travel. |
How to use enjoo in real life
- 1Boat
O enjoo começou assim que o barco balançou.
The nausea started as soon as the boat rocked.
Motion.
- 2Morning
Estou com enjoo depois do café forte.
I feel nauseous after the strong coffee.
Stomach.
- 3Pharmacy
Tem algo leve pra enjoo de viagem?
Do you have something mild for travel nausea?
Ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with enjoo
Incorrect: Estou com nausea (English).
Correct: Estou com enjoo.
Everyday BR prefers enjoo; náusea is also Portuguese.
Incorrect: A enjoo piorou.
Correct: O enjoo piorou.
Enjoo is masculine: o enjoo.
Good to know
Enjoo is the friendly Brazilian word; náusea sounds more clinical. Pregnancy talk uses enjoo a lot. Motion sickness is enjoo de movimento or enjoo de carro/barco.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a bumpy bus
ChatPal
Você está com enjoo por causa da estrada?
Are you nauseous because of the road?
You
Sim. O enjoo veio de repente.
Yes. The nausea came suddenly.
ChatPal
Abre a janela. O enjoo passa mais rápido.
Open the window. The nausea passes faster.
You
Valeu. Vou olhar pra frente.
Thanks. I’ll look ahead.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nausea" in Portuguese
Nausea?
O enjoo (also a náusea).
I feel nauseous?
Estou com enjoo.
Motion sickness?
Enjoo de movimento.
Gender of enjoo?
Masculine: o enjoo.
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