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"Nausea" in Portuguese: enjoo

o enjoo

Say it: eng-ZHOHmasculine · o enjoonoun/ˈẽ.ʒou/

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.
The nausea started as soon as the boat rocked.
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How to pronounce enjoo

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eng-ZHOH

/ˈẽ.ʒou/

eng-ZHOH

"Nausea" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
o enjoonausea / queasiness

Everyday BR.

estar com enjooto feel nauseous

Symptom.

a náuseanausea

More clinical synonym.

enjoo de movimentomotion sickness

Travel.

How to use enjoo in real life

  1. 1Boat

    O enjoo começou assim que o barco balançou.

    The nausea started as soon as the boat rocked.

    Motion.

  2. 2Morning

    Estou com enjoo depois do café forte.

    I feel nauseous after the strong coffee.

    Stomach.

  3. 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.

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On a bumpy bus

  1. ChatPal

    Você está com enjoo por causa da estrada?

    Are you nauseous because of the road?

  2. You

    Sim. O enjoo veio de repente.

    Yes. The nausea came suddenly.

  3. ChatPal

    Abre a janela. O enjoo passa mais rápido.

    Open the window. The nausea passes faster.

  4. You

    Valeu. Vou olhar pra frente.

    Thanks. I’ll look ahead.

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"Nausea" in other languages

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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