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"Nausea" in Spanish: náusea
la náusea
Nausea is la náusea. It is feminine. People often say tengo náuseas in the plural. Keep náusea for the sick, queasy feeling.
How to pronounce náusea: audio and sound guideAfter a bumpy bus
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How to pronounce náusea
Say it
NOW-seh-ah
/ˈnau.se.a/
NOW-seh-ah. Stress NOW. Soft s.
"Nausea" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la náusea | nausea Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| tengo náuseas | I feel nauseous / I have nausea Most spoken complaint. | Most spoken complaint. |
| náuseas matutinas | morning sickness Pregnancy context. | Pregnancy context. |
| sin náusea | without nausea Symptom check. | Symptom check. |
How to use náusea in real life
- 1After a bumpy bus
Tengo náuseas después del viaje.
I have nausea after the trip.
Plural náuseas.
- 2Clinic form
Marqué náusea en la lista.
I checked nausea on the list.
Form with náusea.
- 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
Good to knowSpanish often prefers plural tengo náuseas. Singular náusea still appears on forms and labels.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling queasy before lunch
ChatPal
¿Tienes náuseas todavía?
Do you still have nausea?
You
Sí. La náusea no pasa.
Yes. The nausea won't go away.
ChatPal
Siéntate y respira despacio.
Sit down and breathe slowly.
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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