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"I feel sick" in Spanish: me siento mal

me siento mal

Say it: meh SYEN-toh mahlphrase/ˈme ˈsjen.to ˈmal/

I feel sick is me siento mal. It covers feeling unwell. Soften with un poco: Me siento un poco mal.

Canceling plans

No voy. Me siento mal hoy.
I'm not going. I feel sick today.
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How to pronounce me siento mal

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meh SYEN-toh mahl

/ˈme ˈsjen.to ˈmal/

meh SYEN-toh mahl. Stress SYEN.

"I feel sick" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
me siento malI feel sick / I feel unwell

Default phrase.

me siento un poco malI feel a little sick

Softer.

se siente malhe/she feels sick

Talking about someone else.

me siento mal del estómagoI feel sick to my stomach

Adds a body hint.

How to use me siento mal in real life

  1. 1Canceling plans

    No voy. Me siento mal hoy.

    I'm not going. I feel sick today.

    Clear and polite.

  2. 2Clinic triage

    Me siento mal desde anoche.

    I've felt sick since last night.

    Desde = since.

  3. 3Work message

    Me siento mal. Trabajo desde casa.

    I feel sick. I'm working from home.

    Short update.

Mistakes English speakers make with me siento mal

Incorrect: Me siento sick.

Correct: Me siento mal.

Use me siento mal, not English sick.

Incorrect: Yo siento mal.

Correct: Me siento mal.

Need the me: me siento mal.

Good to know

Me siento mal is everyday and kind. Add del estómago after me siento mal for a clearer hint.

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Friend notices you look off

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Estás bien? Te ves raro.

    Are you okay? You look off.

  2. You

    Me siento mal. Prefiero irme.

    I feel sick. I'd rather leave.

  3. ChatPal

    Claro. Te acompaño a la puerta.

    Of course. I'll walk you to the door.

  4. You

    Gracias. Me siento mal del estómago.

    Thanks. I feel sick to my stomach.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I feel sick" in Spanish

How do you say I feel sick?

Me siento mal.

A little sick?

Me siento un poco mal.

Is the register informal?

Me siento mal fits friends and clinics.

How do you pronounce it?

meh SYEN-toh mahl.

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