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How to Say "I feel sick to my stomach" in Spanish
Express stomach upset or nausea in Spanish with this common phrase.
Me siento mal del estómago.
meh SYEN-toh MAHL del es-TOH-mah-gohneutral
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Use this when you're feeling nauseous, have an upset stomach, or feel like you might vomit. It's a direct way to communicate that your stomach is bothering you.
Alternatives
- Tengo náuseas.When the primary feeling is the urge to vomit.
- Me duele la barriga.If the main issue is a stomach ache rather than nausea.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'mal' with 'malo'
Use 'mal' as an adverb here, meaning 'badly' or 'poorly', to describe how you feel.
Using 'enfermo'
'Enfermo' means sick in a general sense, like having a cold or flu; 'mal del estómago' is specific to stomach issues.
Frequently asked
how to say i have an upset stomach in spanish
You can say 'Me siento mal del estómago.' This directly translates to 'I feel sick from the stomach.'
spanish for feeling nauseous
For feeling nauseous, 'Tengo náuseas' is a good option. You can also use 'Me siento mal del estómago' if the nausea is stomach-related.
feeling sick to my stomach spanish
The most common phrase is 'Me siento mal del estómago.' It clearly indicates a problem with your stomach.
