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"Nausea" in Spanish: náusea

la náusea

Say it: NOW-seh-ahfeminine · la náuseanoun/ˈnau.se.a/

Nausea is la náusea. It is feminine. People often say tengo náuseas in the plural. Keep náusea for the sick, queasy feeling.

After a bumpy bus

Tengo náuseas después del viaje.
I have nausea after the trip.
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How to pronounce náusea

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NOW-seh-ah

/ˈnau.se.a/

NOW-seh-ah. Stress NOW. Soft s.

"Nausea" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
la náuseanausea

Dictionary form.

tengo náuseasI feel nauseous / I have nausea

Most spoken complaint.

náuseas matutinasmorning sickness

Pregnancy context.

sin náuseawithout nausea

Symptom check.

How to use náusea in real life

  1. 1After a bumpy bus

    Tengo náuseas después del viaje.

    I have nausea after the trip.

    Plural náuseas.

  2. 2Clinic form

    Marqué náusea en la lista.

    I checked nausea on the list.

    Form with náusea.

  3. 3Medicine side effect

    Esta pastilla me da náuseas.

    This pill gives me nausea.

    Cause of náuseas.

Mistakes English speakers make with náusea

Incorrect: El náusea es fuerte.

Correct: La náusea es fuerte.

Náusea is feminine: la náusea.

Incorrect: I have nausea (in Spanish).

Correct: Tengo náuseas.

Use náuseas with tengo.

Good to know

Spanish often prefers plural tengo náuseas. Singular náusea still appears on forms and labels.

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Feeling queasy before lunch

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Tienes náuseas todavía?

    Do you still have nausea?

  2. You

    Sí. La náusea no pasa.

    Yes. The nausea won't go away.

  3. ChatPal

    Siéntate y respira despacio.

    Sit down and breathe slowly.

  4. You

    Buena idea. Gracias.

    Good idea. Thanks.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Nausea" in Spanish

Is náusea masculine or feminine?

Feminine: la náusea.

Why do people say náuseas?

Plural tengo náuseas is very common.

How do you say I feel nauseous?

Tengo náuseas.

How do you pronounce náusea?

NOW-seh-ah.

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