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"I feel sick" in Spanish: me siento mal
me siento mal
I feel sick is me siento mal. It covers feeling unwell. Soften with un poco: Me siento un poco mal.
Canceling plans
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How to pronounce me siento mal
Say it
meh SYEN-toh mahl
/ˈme ˈsjen.to ˈmal/
meh SYEN-toh mahl. Stress SYEN.
"I feel sick" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| me siento mal | I feel sick / I feel unwell Default phrase. | Default phrase. |
| me siento un poco mal | I feel a little sick Softer. | Softer. |
| se siente mal | he/she feels sick Talking about someone else. | Talking about someone else. |
| me siento mal del estómago | I feel sick to my stomach Adds a body hint. | Adds a body hint. |
How to use me siento mal in real life
- 1Canceling plans
No voy. Me siento mal hoy.
I'm not going. I feel sick today.
Clear and polite.
- 2Clinic triage
Me siento mal desde anoche.
I've felt sick since last night.
Desde = since.
- 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
Good to knowMe siento mal is everyday and kind. Add del estómago after me siento mal for a clearer hint.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend notices you look off
ChatPal
¿Estás bien? Te ves raro.
Are you okay? You look off.
You
Me siento mal. Prefiero irme.
I feel sick. I'd rather leave.
ChatPal
Claro. Te acompaño a la puerta.
Of course. I'll walk you to the door.
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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